Serving 1,498 students in grades 9-12, Griffin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Griffin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Griffin High School's student population of 1,498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
Griffin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griffin High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1811 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
18%
Black
61%
36%
White
20%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Griffin High School is ranked #1811 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Griffin High School often compared to?
Griffin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spalding High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Griffin High School?
The graduation rate of Griffin High School is 80%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Griffin High School?
1,498 students attend Griffin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Griffin High School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griffin High School?
Griffin High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Griffin High School offer ?
Griffin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Griffin High School part of?
Griffin High School is part of Griffin-Spalding County School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 2/28/2012griffim high has come along way when you have parents that care.just remember the staff can only do what parents allow them to do,HATS OFF TO THE STAFF AT GRIFFIN HIGH SCHOOL5 5/31/2010I had a good experience. Teachers focused on me. Parent involvement was great IF the student was involved in activities. If student not involved, well, then... like any other school the parent was not involved.2 4/19/2008The school is horrible. Teachers are not well-enough educated, the students don't care, and violence is very prevalent. Fights are common. Gangs are present. The school regularly fails standardized tests. I would not reccomend this school to anyone.Review Griffin High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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griffim high has come along way when you have parents that care.just remember the staff can only do what parents allow them to do,HATS OFF TO THE STAFF AT GRIFFIN HIGH SCHOOL
I had a good experience. Teachers focused on me. Parent involvement was great IF the student was involved in activities. If student not involved, well, then... like any other school the parent was not involved.
The school is horrible. Teachers are not well-enough educated, the students don't care, and violence is very prevalent. Fights are common. Gangs are present. The school regularly fails standardized tests. I would not reccomend this school to anyone.
Review Griffin High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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