- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Griffin, GA
Kennedy Road Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Road Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130252003449
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Road Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Griffin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Road Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Road Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Griffin, GA.
School address
District: Griffin-Spalding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130252003449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Kennedy Road Middle School shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-13.4%).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 130252003449 · Griffin, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 13.4:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Griffin High School (1,505 students)
Kennedy Road Middle School shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-13.4%). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Kennedy Road Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Griffin High S
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
- This school 428
Kennedy Road Middle School
428 students
What this shows Kennedy Road Middle School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Road Middle School compares
Kennedy Road Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 62% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 55.8%
White 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Kennedy Road Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Kennedy Road Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spalding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Futral Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cowan Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rehoboth Road Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Road Middle 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
Similar middle schools in Griffin
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Road Middle School
How many students attend Kennedy Road Middle School?
Kennedy Road Middle School has 428 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Griffin, GA. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Road Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Road Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennedy Road Middle School?
98.5% of students at Kennedy Road Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Road Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Road Middle School is African American at 55.8% of enrollment, in Griffin, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Road Middle School?
Kennedy Road Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Kennedy Road Middle School rank among middle schools in Griffin?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Road Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Griffin on the city page.
What other schools are in Griffin-Spalding County?
Besides Kennedy Road Middle School, Griffin-Spalding County also operates Griffin High School (1,505 students), Spalding High School (1,208 students), and Futral Road Elementary School (600 students). See the Griffin-Spalding County district page for the complete list.