For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,785 students in Spalding County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Spalding County, GA are Spalding High School, Griffin High 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Spalding County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Spalding County, 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 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Spalding County Public High Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spalding High School
Math: 11% | Reading: 25%
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: #22.
Griffin High School
Math: 7% | Reading: 19%
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: #33.
Az Kelsey Academy
Reading: <50%
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
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
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 high schools in Spalding County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Spalding County, GA include Spalding High School, Griffin High School and Az Kelsey Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Spalding County, GA?
3 public high schools are located in Spalding County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Spalding County, GA?
Spalding County, GA public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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