- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Griffin, GA
Griffin High School
Federal NCES profile for Griffin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130252001092
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griffin High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Griffin · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Griffin High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Griffin High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Griffin, GA.
School address
District: Griffin-Spalding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130252001092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Griffin High School held near 1,479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 88.5 → 93.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 130252001092 · Griffin, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,505 enr · 17.1:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Spalding High School (1,208 students)
Griffin High School held near 1,479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 88.5 → 93.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Griffin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Griffin High School
1,505 students
- Spalding High
Spalding High School
1,208 students
- Futral Road El 600
Futral Road Elementary School
600 students
- Cowan Road Ele 557
Cowan Road Elementary School
557 students
- Rehoboth Road 543
Rehoboth Road Middle School
543 students
- Cowan Road Mid 530
Cowan Road Middle School
530 students
What this shows Griffin High School reports 1,505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Griffin High School compares
Griffin High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 62% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,505 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,505
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Georgia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,084
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
200
in-school suspensions + 261 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 61 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
White 16.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Griffin High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Griffin-Spalding County reports $14,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Griffin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spalding High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Futral Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cowan Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rehoboth Road Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cowan Road Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Griffin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Griffin
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Griffin High School
How many students attend Griffin High School?
Griffin High School has 1,505 students enrolled. It is a high school in Griffin, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,498 (2022-23) → 1,479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Griffin High School is 17.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Griffin High School?
98.5% of students at Griffin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griffin High School?
The largest demographic group at Griffin High School is African American at 61.7% of enrollment, in Griffin, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griffin High School?
Griffin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Griffin High School rank among high schools in Griffin?
By Resource Investment Index, Griffin High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Griffin, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Griffin on the city page.
What other schools are in Griffin-Spalding County?
Besides Griffin High School, Griffin-Spalding County also operates Spalding High School (1,208 students), Futral Road Elementary School (600 students), and Cowan Road Elementary School (557 students). See the Griffin-Spalding County district page for the complete list.