Kennedy Road Middle School

280 Kennedy Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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 (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • 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)
Total Students
428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor

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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1901 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15%
39%
18%
40%
6-9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
56%
36%
White
22%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
(22-23)
39.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

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
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Saman
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 .
- Posted by Student/Alumni - candice

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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