- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Griffin, GA
Spalding High School
Federal NCES profile for Spalding High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130252002429
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spalding High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Griffin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Spalding High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spalding High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Griffin, GA.
School address
District: Griffin-Spalding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130252002429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Spalding High School held near 1,209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.3 → 75.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 130252002429 · Griffin, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,208 enr · 16.5:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Griffin High School (1,505 students)
Spalding High School held near 1,209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.3 → 75.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Spalding High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Griffin High S
Griffin High School
1,505 students
- This school
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 Spalding High School reports 1,208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spalding High School compares
Spalding 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 11% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,208 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,208
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Georgia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.2%
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 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
196
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 45.8%
White 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Spalding High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 36
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 Spalding High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Futral Road Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cowan Road Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rehoboth Road Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cowan Road Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spalding 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 (~1,208 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Spalding High School
How many students attend Spalding High School?
Spalding High School has 1,208 students enrolled. It is a high school in Griffin, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,252 (2022-23) → 1,209 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spalding High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spalding High School is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spalding High School?
67.3% of students at Spalding High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spalding High School?
The largest demographic group at Spalding High School is African American at 45.8% of enrollment, in Griffin, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spalding High School?
Spalding High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Spalding High School rank among high schools in Griffin?
By Resource Investment Index, Spalding High School ranks #2 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 Spalding High School, Griffin-Spalding County also operates Griffin High School (1,505 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.