Georgia public high school · Griffin-Spalding County

Griffin High School

1617 W Poplar St, Griffin, GA 30224. 293 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 50.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Griffin-Spalding County Spalding County
50.2%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)9.8 pts below Georgia (60%)
9.6%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)8.2 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
93.4%4-year graduation rate (2025)6.2 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
953Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
26.8%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)37.8 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
47.8%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)2.2 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Griffin

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 29%Georgia private college 5.1%Out-of-state college 5.5%Georgia technical college 10.6%Career credential, working 5.8%Working, not in college 28.3%Not found in Georgia records 15.7%

    Share of the 293 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Union College, Southern New Hampshire University, Alabama State University, Bellevue University, Bryant & Stratton College-Albany. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Southern Crescent Technical College3060%$8,900$39,335$10,560
    Gordon State College1922%$8,779$46,001$17,008
    Georgia Southern University1154%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    Albany State University830%$14,511$44,975$21,750
    College of Coastal Georgia729%$14,394$44,872$18,350

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher9.6%
    Associate degree5%
    Certificate or other credential17.8%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet11.3%
    No credential, not enrolled56.4%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher14.1%
    Associate degree9.6%
    Certificate or other credential15%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet7.3%
    No credential, not enrolled54%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

30%40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202350%
Griffin High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

33.6%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
9.5%Needed remedial English
19.2%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
18.6Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

Black62%
Hispanic16%
White16%
Multiracial5%
Asian1%
99%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
7.1%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: AZ Kelsey Academy (2.8 mi, 27.8% to college) · Spalding High School (4.2 mi, 59% to college) · Hampton High School (9.8 mi, 57% to college) · Luella High School (11.0 mi, 54.4% to college) · Pike County High School (11.0 mi, 54.2% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Griffin-Spalding County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureGriffinGriffin-Spalding CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)50.2%53.4%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)93.4%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)953—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)47.8%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Griffin High School graduates go to college?
50.2% of the Class of 2024 at Griffin High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Griffin High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Griffin High School graduates are Southern Crescent Technical College, Gordon State College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Griffin High School?
Griffin High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Griffin High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
9.6% of Griffin High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.