For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 968 students in 30223, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 30223, GA are Kennedy Road Middle School and Cowan Road Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 30223 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30223, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30223, GA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Road Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
280 Kennedy Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3760
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3760
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Cowan Road Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1185 Cowan Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3722
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3722
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
30223, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
221 Spalding Drive
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3739
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3739
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Taylor Street Achievement Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
234 East Taylor St
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-9758
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-9758
234 East Taylor Street
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3700
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 30223, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 30223, GA include Kennedy Road Middle School and Cowan Road Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 30223?
2 public middle schools are located in 30223.
What is the racial composition of students in 30223?
30223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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