Atkinson Elementary School

Griffin is a small city about an hour south of Atlanta with a tight-knit, working-class feel, and Atkinson Elementary sits squarely in that community — doing its best work in math and science even as it faces the academic headwinds common to many schools in the area. Families here tend to be deeply rooted in Spalding County, and the school reflects that sense of place. For parents willing to stay engaged and supplement at home, Atkinson can still be a supportive environment for young kids getting their start.