Griffin Middle School

4010 King Springs Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30082

www.cobbk12.org/Griffin/

991 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Griffin Middle School, located in Smyrna, Georgia, is a public institution serving students in the Cobb County School District. Situated on King Springs Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. As part of a large and highly regarded suburban school district, Griffin Middle School emphasizes academic core subjects alongside various extracurricular opportunities, aiming to support the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Smyrna community, often serving as a central hub for neighborhood families. By fostering a diverse and collaborative learning environment, Griffin Middle School encourages student participation in clubs, athletics, and fine arts, which helps to create a well-rounded educational experience. For families looking for specific details regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an official presence through the Cobb County School District’s web portal, ensuring that parents and guardians stay informed about academic progress and upcoming events.

991

Total Students

61.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Griffin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	298
Black	369
Asian	31
Two or More	58
American Indian	2

Black
369 (37.2%)
Hispanic
298 (30.1%)
White
233 (23.5%)
Two or More
58 (5.9%)
Asian
31 (3.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cobb County
Phone:	(678)842-6917
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Griffin/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	991
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	464
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 338

Grade 7 309

Grade 8 344