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Griffin-Spalding County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,350 students in Griffin-Spalding County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Griffin-Spalding County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
9,350 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
656 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Griffin-Spalding County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#180 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Graduation Rate
84%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% Black
53%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% White
27%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,106 is higher than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,426 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$160 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$144 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,106
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,426
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Griffin-Spalding County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crescent Road Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Crescent Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3719
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3719
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Futral Road Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
180 Futral Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3735
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3735
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Az Kelsey Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 A Z Kelsey Ave
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-4365
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-4365
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Rehoboth Road Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Rehoboth Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3727
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3727
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Beaverbrook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 Birdie Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3750
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3750
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Jackson Road Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1233 Jackson Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3717
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3717
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Spalding High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
433 Wilson Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3775
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3775
Gr: 9-12 | 1,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Carver Road Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2185 Carver Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3739
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3739
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Jordan Hill Road Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Jordan Hill Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3777
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3777
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Moreland Road Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 Moreland Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3755
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3755
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Orrs Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1553 Flynt St
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3743
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3743
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Cowan Road Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1233 Cowan Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3790
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3790
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Kennedy Road Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
280 Kennedy Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3760
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3760
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
Griffin High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1617 W Poplar St
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3752
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3752
Gr: 9-12 | 1,505 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
Cowan Road Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1185 Cowan Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3722
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3722
Gr: 6-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Anne Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
802 Anne St
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3746
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3746
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Moore Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Cabin Creek Dr
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3756
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3756
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
307 Atkinson Dr
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3715
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3715
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Griffin-Spalding County School District?
Griffin-Spalding County School District manages 18 public schools serving 9,350 students.
What is the rank of Griffin-Spalding County School District?
Griffin-Spalding County School District is ranked #182 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Griffin-Spalding County School District?
53% of Griffin-Spalding County School District students are Black, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Griffin-Spalding County School District?
Griffin-Spalding County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Griffin-Spalding County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,426 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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