Serving 477 students in grades 6-8, Kennedy Road Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennedy Road Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kennedy Road Middle School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kennedy Road Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Road Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1875 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
13%
18%
Black
56%
36%
White
25%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy Road Middle School's ranking?
Kennedy Road Middle School is ranked #1875 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Kennedy Road Middle School often compared to?
Kennedy Road Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rehoboth Road Middle School, Carver Road Middle School, Cowan Road Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Road Middle School?
477 students attend Kennedy Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Kennedy Road Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Road Middle School?
Kennedy Road Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kennedy Road Middle School offer ?
Kennedy Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kennedy Road Middle School part of?
Kennedy Road Middle School is part of Griffin-Spalding County School District.
School Reviews
2 1/20/2020
Kennedy isn't one of the best middle schools in griffin, but it could be a lot worse. Some teachers aren't wheeling to work with the kids to help them achieve better grades, and other work a way too much with subjects they don't even teach to help other kids get the grades they would like .
5 6/9/2015
I love this school I would never leave
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