Griffin-spalding County, GA

Original Research by School Decision on Griffin-spalding County

Griffin-Spalding County Schools serves a district of moderate size across Spalding County in central Georgia, spanning from pre-K through grade 12. The student body is substantially Black, followed by a significant white population and a meaningful Hispanic enrollment. The district operates around elementary, middle, and high schools distributed across communities including Griffin, Brooks, Experiment, Hampton, Locust Grove, and Williamson. Housing values in the district's footprint range widely, with some areas notably more affordable than others; the rental market shows modest recent appreciation. The median home value sits below the state benchmark for Georgia.

On standardized testing, Griffin-Spalding's results place the district in a low proficiency band. In elementary and middle grades, proficiency rates in math and English language arts fall consistently in the low to mid-range. Third-grade math proficiency is notably low; fourth-grade math performance edges higher but remains below half. English language arts proficiency across the elementary and middle bands runs similar, with fifth-grade ELA performing somewhat better than surrounding grades. In science, fifth-grade results show moderate proficiency, but eighth-grade science proficiency is markedly low. Eighth-grade social studies proficiency is also well below the state average. A parent considering this district should note that these scores suggest many students are not meeting grade-level benchmarks and may want to explore the district's interventions and support structures directly with school leadership.

The district rolled back its school millage rate in 2025 to the lowest level in more than a decade, a concrete signal of the tax environment for homebuyers. In February 2025, the district opted out of Georgia's statewide floating homestead exemption, a lasting decision that means residential property tax assessments will continue to rise with full market revaluation each year rather than being capped. That same year, Spalding County voters approved a tiered senior homestead exemption from school taxes, effective in 2026, a structural feature that affects multigenerational housing affordability and the district's long-term revenue base.

The district operates enough schools across its service area to serve different communities, though comparative district performance data for Spalding County was not available. Program information beyond the core schools themselves was not provided. A parent should reach out to the district office or individual schools to learn about any career pathways, advanced coursework, support services for lower-performing students, or special programs that might address the proficiency gaps evident in the assessment data.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

9,371

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 12%

Black 53%

White 28%

Asian 1%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

18 schools are officially reported under this district.

Jordan Hill Road Elementary School

Moore Elementary School

Griffin High School

Orrs Elementary School

Jackson Road Elementary School

Anne Street Elementary School

Crescent Road Elementary School

Beaverbrook Elementary School

Atkinson Elementary School

Cowan Road Elementary School

Futral Road Elementary School

Spalding High School

Cowan Road Middle School

Moreland Road Elementary

Carver Road Middle School

Kennedy Road Middle School

AZ Kelsey Academy

Rehoboth Road Middle School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

23%

Grade 3

30%

Grade 4

26%

Grade 5

21%

Grade 6

19%

Grade 7

35%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

19%

Grade 3

20%

Grade 4

30%

Grade 5

24%

Grade 6

23%

Grade 7

25%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

29%

Grade 5

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

19%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$270,040

Year-over-year change-1.7%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$207K to $624K

vs. state typical0.81x

vs. national typical0.73x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
30223	Experiment	$207K	-2.5%	55.1%
30224	Griffin	$258K	-1.6%	25.8%
30205	Brooks	$624K	+1.1%	7.4%
30292	Williamson	$404K	+2.4%	6.6%
30248	Locust Grove	$327K	-2.6%	2.9%
30228	Hampton	$308K	-3.3%	2.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,331/mo

Year-over-year change+2.7%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,268 to $2,078/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
30223	Experiment	$1,268	+2.7%	55.1%
30248	Locust Grove	$2,078	+2.2%	2.9%
30228	Hampton	$1,921	+3.0%	2.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,363/mo

Home price / national median income3.2x

Annual rent / national median income19.1%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$32/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$333,559 (-1.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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