Serving 428 students in grades 6-8, Kennedy Road Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kennedy Road Middle School serves the eastern part of Griffin, GA, encompassing an area of approximately 62.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kennedy Road Middle School's student population of 428 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kennedy Road Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Road Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1901 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Black
56%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
22%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
4%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy Road Middle School's ranking?
Kennedy Road Middle School is ranked #1901 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Kennedy Road Middle School often compared to?
Kennedy Road Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rehoboth Road Middle School, Cowan Road Middle School, Carver Road Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Road Middle School?
428 students attend Kennedy Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Kennedy Road Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennedy Road Middle School?
Kennedy Road Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kennedy Road Middle School offer ?
Kennedy Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Road Middle School part of?
Kennedy Road Middle School is part of Griffin-Spalding County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I love this school I would never leave
2 10/10/2025
Kennedy isn't one of the best middle schools in griffin, but it could be a lot worse. Some teachers aren't wheeling to work with the kids to help them achieve better grades, and other work a way too much with subjects they don't even teach to help other kids get the grades they would like .
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