Best High Schools in Griffin, GA

High schools
9
Students
10,148
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Griffin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Whitewater High School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1387 Students

2. Pike County High School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pike County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1105 Students

3. Lamar County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lamar County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 808 Students

4. Jackson High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Butts County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1070 Students

5. Spalding High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Griffin-spalding County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1252 Students

6. Locust Grove High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Henry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1637 Students

7. Luella High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Henry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1373 Students

8. Griffin High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Griffin-spalding County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1498 Students

9. Az Kelsey Academy

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Griffin-spalding County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 18 Students

Best Middle Schools in Griffin, GA

Middle schools
10
Students
7,203
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Griffin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Whitewater Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students

2. Pike County Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pike County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 836 Students

3. Lamar County Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lamar County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students

4. Henderson Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Butts County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students

5. Rehoboth Road Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Griffin-spalding County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 615 Students

6. Carver Road Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Griffin-spalding County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 471 Students

7. Luella Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 870 Students

8. Locust Grove Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1103 Students

9. Kennedy Road Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Griffin-spalding County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students

10. Cowan Road Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Griffin-spalding County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Griffin, GA

Elementary schools
18
Students
9,399
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Griffin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Inman Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 663 Students

2. Pike County Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pike County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 783 Students

3. Crescent Road Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Griffin-spalding County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students

4. Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Butts County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 537 Students

5. Futral Road Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Griffin-spalding County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 590 Students

6. Locust Grove Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 568 Students

7. Jackson Road Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Griffin-spalding County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students

8. Lamar County Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lamar County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 553 Students

9. Jordan Hill Road Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Griffin-spalding County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students

10. Moreland Road Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Griffin-spalding County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Griffin, GA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Griffin, GA has a total population of 60,789 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Griffin, GA

27,113

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Griffin, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

20.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.07 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Griffin, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Griffin, GA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,395 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

50 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Griffin, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Griffin, GA

How many schools are in Griffin, GA?

Griffin, GA has 39 public schools: 9 high schools, 10 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 27,113 students in total.

How do schools in Griffin perform on state tests?

On average, 39 schools in Griffin score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Griffin don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Griffin?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Griffin, GA

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Orchard Hill, GA

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Pomona, GA

  • Actual: 20%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
East Griffin, GA

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Zetella, GA

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Luella, GA

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rover, GA

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Sunny Side, GA

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Williamson, GA

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Vaughn, GA

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Milner, GA

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Every school in Griffin

Average SchoolGrade
D
Meeting or exceeding expectations
56%
Exceeding
11%
Avg actual scores
22.8%
Avg projected
31%

18 of 18 schools in Griffin carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 1C: 5D: 7F: 5

All 18 public schools we grade in Griffin. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (2)

Middle and junior high schools (4)

Elementary and primary schools (11)

Other schools and academies (1)

Private schools (2)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.

Neighborhoods and places within Griffin (1)