For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,540 students in Spalding County, GA (there are 5 private schools, serving 527 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Spalding County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Spalding County, GA are Crescent Road Elementary School, Futral Road Elementary School and Az Kelsey Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spalding County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Spalding County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Spalding County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crescent Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Crescent Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3719
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3719
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Futral Road Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
180 Futral Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3735
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3735
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #44.
Rehoboth Road Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Rehoboth Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3727
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3727
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: #55.
Spalding High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
433 Wilson Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3775
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3775
Grades: 9-12
| 1,260 students
Rank: #66.
Carver Road Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2185 Carver Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3739
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3739
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #77.
Beaverbrook Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
251 Birdie Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3750
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3750
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Jackson Road Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1233 Jackson Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3717
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3717
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Jordan Hill Road Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Moreland Road Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 Moreland Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3755
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3755
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #1111.
Griffin High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1617 W Poplar St
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3752
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3752
Grades: 9-12
| 1,485 students
Rank: #1212.
Orrs Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1553 Flynt St
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3743
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3743
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #1313.
Kennedy Road Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
280 Kennedy Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3760
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3760
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #1414.
Cowan Road Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1233 Cowan Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3790
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3790
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #1515.
Cowan Road Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1185 Cowan Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3722
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3722
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
Rank: #1616.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
307 Atkinson Dr
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3715
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3715
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1818.
Anne Street Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
802 Anne St
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3746
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3746
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Spalding County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Evening High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1617 West Poplar Street
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3752
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3752
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
221 Spalding Drive
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3739
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3739
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Griffin Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
105 Justice Blvd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 228-7350
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 228-7350
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Mainstay (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
200 A Z Kelsey Ave
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3760
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3760
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Opportunity Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
205 Spalding Drive
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 467-4632
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 467-4632
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
R.e.s.a. Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
814 Experiment St
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3247
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3247
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Taylor Street Achievement Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
234 East Taylor St
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-9758
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-9758
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
234 East Taylor Street
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3700
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Spalding County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Spalding County, GA include Crescent Road Elementary School, Futral Road Elementary School and Az Kelsey Academy.
How many public schools are located in Spalding County, GA?
18 public schools are located in Spalding County, GA.
What percentage of students in Spalding County, GA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Spalding County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Spalding County, GA?
Spalding County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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