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Griffin-Spalding County

Georgia · Public School District
18
Schools
9,563
Students
$14,916
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
91.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+39pp vs nat'l
89.4%
Graduation Rate
+2.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Griffin-Spalding County is a public school district in Georgia serving 9,563 students across 18 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,916 is near the national average for a US public school district. 91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carver Road Middle School06–08471
Cowan Road Middle School06–08543
Kennedy Road Middle School06–08477
Rehoboth Road Middle School06–08615
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AZ Kelsey Academy10–1218
Griffin High School09–121,498
Spalding High School09–121,252
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,916Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
32%
State
47.4%
Local (property tax)
31.6%
Federal
21.0%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (32%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
9,563
Students
91%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.4%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
91% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Griffin-Spalding County?
Griffin-Spalding County has 18 public schools, serving a total of 9,563 students.
What is the graduation rate for Griffin-Spalding County?
The graduation rate is 89.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Griffin-Spalding County spend per student?
Griffin-Spalding County spends $14,916 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Griffin-Spalding County?
91% of students in Griffin-Spalding County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Griffin-Spalding County?
No, Griffin-Spalding County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Griffin-Spalding County serve?
Griffin-Spalding County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Griffin-Spalding County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Griffin-Spalding County is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.