Summary:
Zip code 30082 in Smyrna, Georgia, is served by a single middle school, Griffin Middle School, which educates students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Cobb County School District.
Griffin Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced mathematics. In the 2025-2026 school year, 100% of its Algebra I End of Course test-takers scored proficient, far surpassing the district average of 59.4% and the state average of 48.1%. The school also shows strength in 8th grade math (57.9% proficient vs. 46.3% statewide) and social studies (57.7% proficient vs. 40.2% statewide). However, 8th grade science remains a challenge at 28.8% proficiency, slightly below the state average of 29.7%. In 6th and 7th grade math, proficiency rates of 43% and 41% respectively fall below district averages, though 6th grade math improved dramatically from 30% the previous year. The school has earned a 4-star rating and has steadily climbed in state rankings, moving from the 66th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 71st percentile in 2025-2026.
With 54.99% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, Griffin Middle School serves a majority low-income population while still achieving above-state-average results in most subjects. The school maintains a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio and spends $14,197 per student. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 14.2% matches the district average and sits below the state average of 17.7%, indicating solid attendance. The school's consistent improvement across multiple metrics suggests an upward trajectory that parents may find encouraging. Note that English Language Arts (ELA) scores for 2025-2026 were not included in this data release and are scheduled for release in December; the absence of these scores should not be interpreted as a decline or gap in performance.
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