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Spalding County Schools & Education

Spalding County, Georgia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

46/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,053

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,405

School Score

46/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 50/100

State Score Position

#97

of 159 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Spalding County

Measured School Summary

Spalding County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,053 per pupil, Spalding County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 9% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Spalding County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

18 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

46/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #97 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

1.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,053

$352 below the state average

School coverage

18

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Spalding County has 18 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Spalding County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Griffin-Spalding County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 18 of 18 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#97

of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Griffin-Spalding County

Elementary to high school visible

9,563 students

Elementary 11Middle 4High 3Other 0

18 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Griffin-Spalding County is the largest listed district slice, with 18 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Spalding County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Spalding County, Georgia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

The Griffin-Spalding Educational Network

Spalding County features 18 public schools serving 9,563 students within a single school district. The infrastructure includes 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

Griffin-Spalding County Spotlight

The Griffin-Spalding County district is the sole provider of public education in the area, managing all 9,563 students. There are no charter schools, ensuring a unified traditional public school experience for all residents.

Suburban and Rural School Mix

The county offers a mix of 12 suburban and 6 rural schools, with an average size of 531 students. Griffin High School is the largest campus with 1,498 students, followed by Spalding High with 1,252.

School Overview

Total Schools

18

in Spalding County

Reported Enrollment

9,563

18 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11
Middle4
High3
Other0

1 School District in Spalding County

Griffin-Spalding County

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18 schools
9,563 students enrolled
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18 Public Schools in Spalding County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 18 of 18 matching schools

Griffin High School

Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin, 30224 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,498 students

Spalding High School

Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin, 30224 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,252 students

Rehoboth Road Middle School

Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin, 30224 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle615 students

Futral Road Elementary School

Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin, 30224 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary590 students

Cowan Road Elementary School

Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin, 30223 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary566 students

Cowan Road Middle School

Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin, 30223 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle543 students

Orrs Elementary School

Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin, 30223 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary534 students

Kennedy Road Middle School

Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin, 30223 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle477 students

Carver Road Middle School

Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin, 30224 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle471 students

Moreland Road Elementary

Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin, 30224 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary433 students

Atkinson Elementary School

Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin, 30223 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary431 students

Crescent Road Elementary School

Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin, 30224 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary418 students

Moore Elementary School

Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin, 30223 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary386 students

Jackson Road Elementary School

Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin, 30223 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary363 students

Jordan Hill Road Elementary School

Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin, 30223 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary356 students

Anne Street Elementary School

Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin, 30224 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary314 students

Beaverbrook Elementary School

Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin, 30223 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary298 students

AZ Kelsey Academy

Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin, 30223 / Suburb: Large

Record10–12High18 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,053

State avg $7,405

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Georgia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Oconee County (98.0%), Bleckley County (97.0%), and Haralson County (97.0%) currently lead Georgia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Georgia?
Across Georgia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,405. The highest current county values are Towns County ($10,107), Burke County ($9,829), and Quitman County ($9,756). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Spalding County?
Spalding County has a school score of 46/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Spalding County?
The high school graduation rate in Spalding County is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Spalding County spend per student?
Spalding County spends $7,053 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Spalding County, Georgia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Spalding County, Georgia?

Spalding County features 18 public schools serving 9,563 students within a single school district. The infrastructure includes 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

What are the major school districts in Spalding County, Georgia?

The Griffin-Spalding County district is the sole provider of public education in the area, managing all 9,563 students. There are no charter schools, ensuring a unified traditional public school experience for all residents.

What is the school experience like in Spalding County?

The county offers a mix of 12 suburban and 6 rural schools, with an average size of 531 students. Griffin High School is the largest campus with 1,498 students, followed by Spalding High with 1,252.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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