For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,371 students in Spalding County, GA (there are 6 private schools, serving 705 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Spalding County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Spalding County, GA are Crescent Road Elementary School, Futral Road Elementary School and Az Kelsey Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spalding County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Spalding County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Spalding County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crescent Road Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Crescent Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3719
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3719
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Futral Road Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
180 Futral Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3735
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3735
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Az Kelsey Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 A Z Kelsey Ave
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-4365
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-4365
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Rehoboth Road Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Rehoboth Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3727
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3727
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Beaverbrook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 Birdie Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3750
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3750
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Jackson Road Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1233 Jackson Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3717
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3717
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Spalding High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
433 Wilson Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3775
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3775
Gr: 9-12 | 1,208 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Carver Road Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2185 Carver Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3739
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3739
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Jordan Hill Road Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Jordan Hill Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3777
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3777
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Moreland Road Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 Moreland Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3755
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3755
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Orrs Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1553 Flynt St
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3743
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3743
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Cowan Road Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1233 Cowan Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3790
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3790
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Kennedy Road Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
280 Kennedy Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3760
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3760
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
Griffin High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1617 W Poplar St
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3752
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3752
Gr: 9-12 | 1,505 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
Cowan Road Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1185 Cowan Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3722
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3722
Gr: 6-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Anne Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
802 Anne St
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3746
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3746
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Moore Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Cabin Creek Dr
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3756
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3756
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
307 Atkinson Dr
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3715
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3715
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Spalding County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Spalding County, GA include Crescent Road Elementary School, Futral Road Elementary School and Az Kelsey Academy.
How many public schools are located in Spalding County?
18 public schools are located in Spalding County.
What percentage of students in Spalding County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Spalding County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Spalding County?
Spalding County public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Spalding County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Spalding County include: Griffin High School vs. Spalding High School, Spalding High School vs. Griffin High School, Cowan Road Middle School vs. Carver Road Middle School
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