Enrollment
1,505
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130252001092
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Griffin · Resource Index
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Griffin High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Griffin High School
Griffin High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Griffin, Georgia, enrolling 1,505 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.5% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,505 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #53.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 376 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 461 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,505 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 61 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Griffin's high schools, it stands alongside Spalding High School (1,208 students): Griffin High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 16.5:1).
Griffin-Spalding County also operates Spalding High School (1,208 students) and Futral Road Elementary School (600 students) alongside Griffin High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Griffin High School compares
Griffin High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,647
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Griffin-Spalding County, which includes Griffin High School.
$13,647
Per student
-2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 47.4%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Griffin High School a good school?
Griffin High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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