Kennedy Road Middle School

www.spalding.k12.ga.us/schools/kennedymid.htm

477 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kennedy Road Middle School, located in Griffin, Georgia, is part of the Spalding County School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school education. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing core academic subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while also providing opportunities for extracurricular growth.

As a member of the Spalding County system, the school is committed to the district’s mission of empowering students through high-quality instruction and character development. The school utilizes its position within the Griffin area to foster a collaborative partnership between parents, teachers, and students. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and holistic growth, Kennedy Road Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigorous demands of high school and beyond.

477

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Road Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	60
Black	267
Asian	4
Two or More	21
American Indian	3

Black
267 (56.0 %)
White
122 (25.6 %)
Hispanic
60 (12.6 %)
Two or More
21 (4.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Griffin-Spalding County
Phone:	(770)229-3760
Website:	http://www.spalding.k12.ga.us/schools/kennedymid.htm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 155

Grade 7 158

Grade 8 164