At a glance
Reported students
991
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
61.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia middle enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
803.5
Griffin Middle School: 991 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 951
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66.78
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Griffin Middle School
Griffin Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Smyrna. It is one of 110 current school records connected to Cobb County. NCES reports 991 students for 2024–25.
Among 483 middle schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 733 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above the Georgia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (37.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.1%). English learners represent 14.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Griffin Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 61.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.09
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.5%
- Hispanic30.1%
- Black37.2%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cobb County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Durham Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
984 reported students
Cooper Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,000 reported students
Lost Mountain Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
979 reported students
McClure Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,030 reported students
Hightower Trail Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
944 reported students
Mabry Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
938 reported students
Public schools near Griffin Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Middle School Middle · Cobb County | 06–08 | 1,368 | 1.7 mi |
| Betty Gray Middle School Middle · Cobb County | 06–08 | 702 | 2.7 mi |
| Floyd Middle School Middle · Cobb County | 06–08 | 776 | 3.3 mi |
| Lindley Middle School Middle · Cobb County | 06–08 | 905 | 3.5 mi |
| Pearson Middle School Middle · Cobb County | 06–08 | 806 | 4.4 mi |
| KIPP Soul Academy Middle · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 285 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Griffin Middle School
What grades does Griffin Middle School serve?
Griffin Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cobb County.
How many students attend Griffin Middle School?
Griffin Middle School reported 991 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 951 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Griffin Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 991 students and 61.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Griffin Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Griffin Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cobb County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Griffin Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Griffin Middle School in?
Griffin Middle School is part of Cobb County, based in Marietta, GA, which operates 110 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Griffin Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Campbell Middle School (1.7 mi), Betty Gray Middle School (2.7 mi), Floyd Middle School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.