Below Average
#1884 of 2,268 schools in GA
Spalding High School
High School · Griffin-spalding County · Griffin, GA
A Griffin-spalding County high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
433 Wilson Rd, Griffin, GA 30224
- Math 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Spalding High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spalding High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,299/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Griffin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,134
Median home value
$210,200
Median rent
$1,105/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Az Kelsey AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| New Horizons New Directions Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Griffin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 1,479 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Griffin-spalding County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #6 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spalding High School is listed in Griffin-Spalding County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spalding High School
Spalding High School is a public high school in Griffin, GA, part of Griffin-spalding County, serving approximately 1,209 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,884 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spalding High School
What grades does Spalding High School serve?
Spalding High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Spalding High School?
Spalding High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spalding High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spalding High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spalding High School rank in GA?
Spalding High School ranks #1,884 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Spalding High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spalding High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Spalding High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spalding High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Spalding High School a charter school?
No, Spalding High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spalding High School a Title I school?
No, Spalding High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spalding High School?
62.1% of students at Spalding High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Spalding County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (770) 229-3775
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30224)
- 29,472
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30224; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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