For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,760 students in Griffin, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Griffin, GA are Az Kelsey Academy, Spalding High School and Griffin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Griffin, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Griffin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Griffin, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Griffin High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Griffin, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Griffin, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Griffin, GA include Az Kelsey Academy, Spalding High School and Griffin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Griffin?
3 public high schools are located in Griffin.
What is the racial composition of students in Griffin?
Griffin public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Griffin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Griffin include: Griffin High School vs. Spalding High School, Spalding High School vs. Griffin High School
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