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Griffin-Spalding County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,371 students in Griffin-Spalding County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Griffin-Spalding County School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
9,371 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
667 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Griffin-Spalding County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#186 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Graduation Rate
79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
12%
19%
% Black
53%
36%
% White
28%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,414 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,487 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$135 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$126 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,414
$14,305
Spending / Student
$13,487
$13,431
Best Griffin-Spalding County School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 433 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
| 614 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
| 28 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
| 569 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
| 1,209 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
| 467 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
| 295 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
| 359 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
| 380 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
| 446 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
| 1,479 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
| 515 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
| 413 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
| 561 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
| 555 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
| 383 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
| 347 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
| 318 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Griffin-Spalding County School District?
Griffin-Spalding County School District manages 18 public schools serving 9,371 students.
What is the rank of Griffin-Spalding County School District?
Griffin-Spalding County School District is ranked #189 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Griffin-Spalding County School District?
53% of Griffin-Spalding County School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Griffin-Spalding County School District?
Griffin-Spalding County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Griffin-Spalding County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,487 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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