Griffin High School is located in Griffin, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Griffin-Spalding County School District. The mascot of Griffin High School is the Bear. The school's colors are green and gold. The Sam Bailey Building is part of the school and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Serving 1,479 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 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Griffin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Griffin High School's student population of 1,479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
School Rankings
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 0.56, 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)
(22-23)8%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
62%
36%
White
17%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)86%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
59%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Grizzly Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Griffin High School's ranking?
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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 86%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Griffin High School?
1,479 students attend Griffin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Griffin High School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 16% 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 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Griffin High School part of?
Griffin High School is part of Griffin-Spalding County School District.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2012
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
5 5/31/2010
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.
2 4/19/2008
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.
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