Griffin Middle School

Griffin Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
4010 King Springs Rd SE,  Smyrna, GA
Cobb County Schools
4.2
982 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Paul Gillihan
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
44%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17.3%
State Average
15.6%
Science
0.5%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
371:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Black
36.4%
Hispanic
34.2%
White
21.8%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 35 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/1/2025
Avoid this school at all costs. 2 months in and my daughter was physically assaulted by 3 boys. School did nothing. I had to seek help and take my child out of the school. The admins said they couldn’t guarantee my child’s safety. The admins are overwhelmed with issues like drugs , gangs and vaping....
1.0 other
5/1/2024
I was a student in this school but recently moved this school was not in any way a good school! I was stressed and always felt like i wasn't good enough please find a better school that gives better learning and better teaching skills!
5.0 student
10/30/2023
Griffin Middle School is the best school to go too
3.0 other
9/8/2022
i Have noticed a very high amount of people rating thiis school have not been thinking clearly i can unterstand i would not reccoment this school i was a student there myself the teachers are great counslers are always there to help it had its ups and downs but i would reccoment not going i got both...

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Griffin Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Smyrna, GA, in the Smyrna neighborhood, and is served by the Cobb County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 982 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Griffin Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $511,611. Discover additional schools in the area, like Campbell High School, Campbell Middle School, Covenant Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Smyrna has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Griffin Middle School.

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