Griffin-spalding County School District
School District · Griffin, Georgia
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,084
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,084
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Griffin-spalding County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Griffin-spalding County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Futral Road Elementary School
Griffin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Crescent Road Elementary School
Griffin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jackson Road Elementary School
Griffin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#177 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.2
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,084
$44 vs Georgia median
District size
9,371 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Griffin-spalding County ranks #177 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Griffin-spalding County's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Futral Road Elementary School (6.0/10), Crescent Road Elementary School (5.9/10), and Jackson Road Elementary School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.9/10 despite 99% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Griffin-spalding County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Griffin-spalding County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Griffin-spalding County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Futral Road Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Crescent Road Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Jackson Road Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Carver Road Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Griffin High School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Spalding High School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Rehoboth Road Middle School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Jordan Hill Road Elementary School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Beaverbrook Elementary School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Moreland Road Elementary | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Griffin-spalding County
Griffin-spalding County is a Griffin, Georgia school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 9,371 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $14,084 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Griffin-spalding County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Futral Road Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Griffin-spalding County students show an average math proficiency of 40.2% and ELA proficiency of 45.7%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Griffin-spalding County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Griffin-spalding County with test data.
Schools in Griffin-spalding County
18 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Griffin
- Total Enrollment
- 9,371
- Teachers (FTE)
- 673
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Griffin-spalding County?
Griffin-spalding County has 18 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Griffin-spalding County?
The average composite rating for Griffin-spalding County is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Griffin-spalding County?
Griffin-spalding County spends $14,084 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Griffin-spalding County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Griffin-spalding County is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Griffin-spalding County?
Futral Road Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Griffin-spalding County with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Griffin-spalding County?
Across schools in Griffin-spalding County with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Griffin-spalding County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Griffin-spalding County has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.7%
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- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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