Griffin High School

Summary:

Griffin High School is a public high school located in Griffin, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,498 students. The school is part of the Griffin-Spalding County School District, which is ranked 178 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Griffin High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia high schools, ranking 363 out of 458 in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The analysis of Griffin High School's data suggests that the school faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and the socioeconomic status of its student population. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 91.5% in 2018-2019 to 79.8% in 2021-2022, significantly lower than the state average of around 83-84%. Additionally, the school's performance on the Georgia Milestones assessments is consistently below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 18.9% in Biology to 25.3% in American Literature and Composition, compared to the state averages of 44.7% and 42%, respectively. Spalding High School, another school in the Griffin-Spalding County School District, consistently outperforms Griffin High School on test scores and has a higher graduation rate.

Comparing Griffin High School to higher-performing schools outside the district, such as Whitewater High School and Starrs Mill High School in Fayette County, reveals a significant performance gap. These schools consistently rank among the top high schools in Georgia, with much higher proficiency rates and graduation rates compared to Griffin High School. Within the Griffin-Spalding County School District, AZ Kelsey Academy stands out as a unique school, with only 18 students and a very low student-teacher ratio, but it has also struggled academically, ranking among the lowest in the state.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1617 W Poplar St
Griffin, GA 30224

(770) 229-3752

District: Griffin-Spalding County

SchoolDigger Rank:
363^rd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,900

Feeder schools for Griffin High School:

Elementary:	Anne Street Elementary School
	Beaverbrook Elementary School
	Cowan Road Elementary School
	Moreland Road Elementary
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	Orrs Elementary School
Middle:	Carver Road Middle School
	Cowan Road Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 1,498

Racial breakdown:

African American:

60.9%

White:

19.4%

Hispanic:

14.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Griffin High School ranks worse than 79.3% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Griffin High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Griffin High School has the largest high school student body size in the Griffin-Spalding County School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Griffin High School is $8,900, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Griffin-Spalding County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Griffin High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Griffin High School 363^rd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Griffin High School in the ranking list.)

Griffin-Spalding County:

SchoolDigger ranks Griffin-Spalding County 178^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Griffin High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	31.11	262^nd	335	21.8%
2007	27.12	295^th	358	17.6%
2008	38.06	259^th	370	30.0%
2009	31.04	296^th	372	20.4%
2010	33.71	293^rd	384	23.7%
2011	29.04	329^th	402	18.2%
2012	33.70	292^nd	396	26.3%
2013	33.57	312^th	425	26.6%
2014	29.00	339^th	425	20.2%
2015	27.06	315^th	435	27.6%
2016	18.03	358^th	426	16.0%
2017	16.43	353^rd	420	16.0%
2018	14.38	373^rd	428	12.9%
2019	18.06	360^th	438	17.8%
2021	23.36	315^th	410	23.2%
2022	19.30	344^th	429	19.8%
2023	16.23	368^th	442	16.7%
2024	20.00	363^rd	458	20.7%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a citizen
Saturday, January 26, 2013

Griffin High has made enormous strides over the past few years. Achievement levels have increased, along with the graduation rate! The administration, staff and students are working hard to continue this improvement. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Griffin High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1964	1964
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2035	2035
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	2032	2032
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1908	1908
1994	1152	654	1	4	8	n/a	n/a	0	1819
1995	1090	1597	15	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	2725
1996	1090	1597	15	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	2725
1997	1649	1096	22	20	5	n/a	n/a	0	2792
1998	1617	1131	27	16	4	n/a	n/a	0	2795
1999	1560	1121	30	13	6	n/a	n/a	0	2730
2000	1510	1086	28	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	2637
2001	975	884	25	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	1901
2002	665	759	14	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	1463
2003	665	759	14	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	1463
2004	711	804	16	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	1564
2005	725	873	17	39	0	n/a	n/a	14	1668
2006	677	907	18	43	2	n/a	n/a	15	1662
2007	689	934	15	40	2	n/a	n/a	25	1705
2008	617	889	18	39	4	n/a	n/a	29	1596
2009	598	846	16	34	3	n/a	n/a	29	1526
2010	580	765	16	46	4	0	26	0	1437
2011	544	732	14	51	4	0	27	0	1372
2012	515	679	16	65	4	0	25	0	1304
2013	500	723	16	72	3	2	26	0	1342
2014	479	737	16	84	4	0	36	0	1356
2015	465	799	17	95	1	0	42	0	1419
2016	466	788	13	91	2	0	35	0	1395
2017	439	833	18	93	3	1	35	0	1422
2018	408	850	16	105	6	2	47	0	1434
2019	388	842	19	120	6	2	59	0	1436
2020	382	847	14	137	5	1	64	0	1450
2021	383	875	9	158	5	1	76	0	1507
2022	319	902	7	181	1	0	75	0	1485
2023	290	912	5	209	4	1	77	0	1498

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Griffin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1964	111.0	17.6	15.2
1991	2035	113.0	18.0	16.9
1992	2032	115.7	17.5	21
1993	1908	99.0	19.3	20.6
1994	1819	115.3	15.8	26.1
1995	2725	136.5	20.0	26.8
1996	2725	136.5	20.0	26.8
1997	2792	138.0	20.2	30.8
1998	2795	141.7	19.7	9.8
1999	2730	152.7	17.9	29.8
2000	2637	146.5	18.0	33.9
2001	1901	108.5	17.5	38.6
2002	1463	93.5	15.6	46.4
2003	1463	93.5	15.6	46.4
2004	1564	94.5	16.6	48.5
2005	1668	101.4	16.4	54.5
2006	1662	96.9	17.2	61
2007	1705	91.9	18.6	62.9
2008	1596	95.0	16.8	67.4
2009	1526	96.0	15.9	68.5
2010	1437	92.2	15.5	71.1
2011	1372	90.7	15.1	73.5
2012	1304	79.0	16.5	74.8
2013	1342	77.3	17.3	76.7
2014	1356	77.9	17.4	76.6
2015	1419	82.0	17.3	76.8
2016	1395	80.0	17.4	73.6
2017	1422	86.9	16.3	72.4
2018	1434	85.2	16.8	67.9
2019	1436	86.0	16.6	76.7
2020	1450	88.0	16.4	75.3
2021	1507	87.9	17.1	63.8
2022	1485	90.3	16.4	n/a
2023	1498	88.5	16.9	98.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Griffin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1964	111.0	17.6	15.2
1991	2035	113.0	18.0	16.9
1992	2032	115.7	17.5	21
1993	1908	99.0	19.3	20.6
1994	1819	115.3	15.8	26.1
1995	2725	136.5	20.0	26.8
1996	2725	136.5	20.0	26.8
1997	2792	138.0	20.2	30.8
1998	2795	141.7	19.7	9.8
1999	2730	152.7	17.9	29.8
2000	2637	146.5	18.0	33.9
2001	1901	108.5	17.5	38.6
2002	1463	93.5	15.6	46.4
2003	1463	93.5	15.6	46.4
2004	1564	94.5	16.6	48.5
2005	1668	101.4	16.4	54.5
2006	1662	96.9	17.2	61
2007	1705	91.9	18.6	62.9
2008	1596	95.0	16.8	67.4
2009	1526	96.0	15.9	68.5
2010	1437	92.2	15.5	71.1
2011	1372	90.7	15.1	73.5
2012	1304	79.0	16.5	74.8
2013	1342	77.3	17.3	76.7
2014	1356	77.9	17.4	76.6
2015	1419	82.0	17.3	76.8
2016	1395	80.0	17.4	73.6
2017	1422	86.9	16.3	72.4
2018	1434	85.2	16.8	67.9
2019	1436	86.0	16.6	76.7
2020	1450	88.0	16.4	75.3
2021	1507	87.9	17.1	63.8
2022	1485	90.3	16.4	n/a
2023	1498	88.5	16.9	98.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Griffin High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$637 (7.5%)	$7,858 (92.5%)	$8,495
2018	$670 (7.6%)	$8,200 (92.4%)	$8,870
2019	$706 (7.9%)	$8,194 (92.1%)	$8,900

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Griffin High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 360^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 368^th of 442 High schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Griffin High School)	22.2	18.3	3.9%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Griffin-Spalding County)	29.3	21.7	7.6%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Griffin High School)	2.3	4	1.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Griffin-Spalding County)	16.5	11.5	5%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Griffin High School)	3.3	21.3	18%
End of Course Biology (Griffin-Spalding County)	5	24.2	19.2%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Griffin High School)	27.3	18.2	9.1%
End of Course United States History (Griffin-Spalding County)	26.3	21	5.3%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1436	1498	4.3%
African American	842	912	8.3%
American Indian	6	4	33.3%
Asian	19	5	73.7%
Hispanic	120	209	74.2%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	388	290	25.3%
Two or More Races	59	77	30.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.7%	98.5%	21.8%

Schools Near Griffin High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Griffin High School	Public	9-12	1617 W Poplar St	Griffin	30224	Spalding County	Griffin-Spalding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 229-3752	1,498	89	16.9	98.5%	290 (19.4%)	912 (60.9%)	209 (14.0%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (5.1%)	20	363^rd of 458 public high schools	20.7%		16.2	368^th of 442 public high schools	16.7%	5	25.3	23.3	18.9	19.5	$8,900	$706	$8,194
AZ Kelsey Academy	Public	9-12	200 A Z Kelsey Ave	Griffin	30223	Spalding County	Griffin-Spalding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 229-4365	18	10	1.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	12 (66.7%)	5 (27.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)	6.3				$50,495	$1,689	$48,806
Spalding High School	Public	9-12	433 Wilson Rd	Griffin	30224	Spalding County	Griffin-Spalding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 229-3775	1,252	73	17.0	67.3%	549 (43.8%)	504 (40.3%)	133 (10.6%)	13 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (3.9%)	25.4	324^th of 458 public high schools	29.3%		27.1	303^rd of 442 public high schools	31.4%	21	29.1	20.4	32.3	16.4	$9,040	$611	$8,429
Hampton High School	Public	9-12	795 Hampton Locust Grove Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 707-2130	1,265	58	21.7	49.6%	258 (20.4%)	760 (60.1%)	167 (13.2%)	14 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (4.9%)	30.4	293^rd of 458 public high schools	36.0%		32.1	276^th of 442 public high schools	37.6%	17	34.1	16.9	26.9	29.1	$8,187	$272	$7,915
Zebulon High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	7360 Highway 19 S	Zebulon	30295	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	Yes	No	(770) 567-8489	56	3	22.4	55.4%	49 (87.5%)	2 (3.6%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.4%)	11.9	412^th of 458 public high schools	10.0%		6.5	430^th of 442 public high schools	2.7%	18	15.4			9.5	$3,345	$99	$3,246
Pike County High School	Public	9-12	331 Pirate Dr	Zebulon	30295	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(770) 567-8770	1,105	71	15.5	29.3%	966 (87.4%)	73 (6.6%)	25 (2.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (3.3%)	45.8	209^th of 458 public high schools	54.4%		41.3	224^th of 442 public high schools	49.3%	15	31.2	47.0	49.7	22.8	$8,586	$232	$8,354
Luella High School	Public	9-12	603 Walker Dr	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 898-9822	1,373	62	22.2	44.0%	102 (7.4%)	1,086 (79.1%)	111 (8.1%)	18 (1.3%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (3.7%)	27.6	314^th of 458 public high schools	31.4%		25.1	319^th of 442 public high schools	27.8%	5	34.9	18.1	25.8	21.5	$9,607	$273	$9,334
Martha K. Glaze Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	11850 Hastings Bridge Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 603-4664	21			85.7%	7 (33.3%)	13 (61.9%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Whitewater High School	Public	9-12	100 Wildcat Way	Fayetteville	30215	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 460-3935	1,387	90	15.4	18.1%	786 (56.7%)	330 (23.8%)	143 (10.3%)	48 (3.5%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (5.3%)	87.5	29^th of 458 public high schools	93.7%		84.2	33^rd of 442 public high schools	92.5%	4	67.0	63.1	76.2	71.2	$9,685	$162	$9,523
Lovejoy High School	Public	9-12	1587 McDonough Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2920	2,136	99	21.5	90.5%	29 (1.4%)	1,751 (82.0%)	276 (12.9%)	17 (0.8%)	8 (0.4%)	1 (0.0%)	54 (2.5%)	20.2	358^th of 458 public high schools	21.8%		16.7	367^th of 442 public high schools	17.0%	9	25.8	15.6	17.9	24.5	$7,312	$475	$6,837

Frequently Asked Questions about Griffin High School

What district is Griffin High School in?

Griffin-Spalding County

What schools feed into Griffin High School?

Griffin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Anne Street Elementary School
Elementary : Beaverbrook Elementary School
Elementary : Cowan Road Elementary School
Elementary : Moreland Road Elementary
Elementary : Orrs Elementary School
Middle : Carver Road Middle School
Middle : Cowan Road Middle School

How many students attend Griffin High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,498 students attended Griffin High School.

Is Griffin High School a good school?

Griffin High School ranks in the bottom 20.7% of Georgia high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Griffin High School?

Students at Griffin High School are 61% African American, 19% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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