John R Griffin Middle School

This school needs improvement in all areas especially when it come to bullying,instead of charging students under cumberland county policies and given them Iss or suspending them they need to retrain all staff how to deal with bullies and address the issue before it get's out of hand.as far as academic I can't say much because while there has been improvement in some areas my child still continue to fail.the principal seems to care however his staff are the problem.so my stars are for the principal
—Submitted by a parent

I go to JGMS now. This school is crowded but for the most part everybody gets along and learning takes place. The best part about this school is my computer teacher, Ms.Mercer is the coolest teacher ever! She is like a mom to most of us and she really cares about our education and safety.

I recently finished school at John Griffin. I went there from 6-8 grade and now heading into 9th grade. It's a great school to attend for academics and sports and everything else. Just about every year JGMS beats the county on EOG scores and even my 8th grade year we beat the county on EOG scores with the highest science scores. So I'd say that's pretty good. But when it comes to bullying and fights they kind of just trow it under the carpet. Also, you have to walk in straight lines going down the hallways but it's some what of a good thing to keep it organized. There are many rules,but thats what keeps schools in line and clean.

Honestly, the academics of this school are great, the school is fairly clean, teachers are nice, and no gangs or violence. But, being a student, I found the atmosphere to be cold. You are not allowed to talk when you enter the school, or enter the hallway, or in the classroom, and sometimes even at lunch. So many cliques were formed, and if you weren't there in the sixth grade, it would be hard to make some friends. But, you come to school to learn and if that's what you need to do, this is the perfect school for that.

This is a very good school, so it may seem strange that I transferred my daughter out of this school after her sixth grade year. The school is great in academics, athletics, and most certainly extracurricular activities, but when it comes down to it, the school is much too crowded and overly competitive. Plus, after trying since it's been open, the school is good, but just cannot beat Seventy-First Classical Middle School, which is right down the road, which is why I transferred my daughter there. They have had many failed attempts to take the lead, and as the old saying goes, 'If you can't beat them, join them.' That's exactly what we did here. So overall, the school is very good, but there's a better one, in fact the best in the county, right down the road, if you know what I mean.
—Submitted by a parent

I was @ jgms in 7th grade on the navigators an it was awesome the teachers were great an they made sure you knew what you were doing i loved it
—Submitted by a student

two of my boys went to John Griffin Middle and the teachers were sooo awesome! They had a great experience, and my boys loved the experience! It's a great school. We bought our house so my boys would go to John Griffin and Jack Britt..
—Submitted by a parent

My son had a great experience at John Griffin. Many great teachers and wonderful opportunities with extra-curricular activities (not just sports!!)
—Submitted by a parent

My child's reading grades have suffered since attending this school. His testing score has gone from 75 percentile to around 17. If things don't improve radically this year, next year will be a home-school year. Overcrowded, several poor teachers, it's really a shame for the few great teachers who are overshadowed by the negative aspects of this school.
—Submitted by a parent

This is the best school ever! the teachers are awsome, and so helpfull, also they wer verry interesting so it wasnt likely to fall asleep. They acted like actual humans and not stiff cranky teachers =) i love this school and miss it verry much. Wish i could go back!!!!
—Submitted by a student

this school is a wonderful school, but there are so many fights and when something goes wrong with the teachers they tack it out on there students, also the food can use some upgrading! :)
—Submitted by a student

This is a wonderful school. The staff is very supportive of the parents and is willing to help the student. Class A act at John Griffin.
—Submitted by a parent

I am disappointed with this school and will most likely be pulling our child from this school for the remainder of her middle school years. It is overcrowded and the administration seems more concerned with test scores than what the kids are actually learning. The teachers can be quite rude to the kids, including telling them to 'shut up' and that their parents are 'stupid'. My child went from loving school to begging me to pick her up early due to the negative atmosphere and bullying by other students. She has managed to maintain her 'A' average but is not excited about learning. We are actively looking at other options for the remaining middle school years. Very few extracurricular options for 6th grade and the students are degraded by the bullies for being part of anything outside of the regular school day. Not a positive environment for such a sensitive age.
—Submitted by a parent

although one of the best in the district, the amount of bullying allowed in the school and the lack of response from the administrators really hurts the quality of the school. as a parent you'll have to fight your way for the administrators to solve any conflicts. some of the teachers are just plain rude, and tell children to 'shut up' on a regular bases. as a parent,confidentiality is something you would expect when talking to administrators or teachers. however, in this school, whatever you tell them will get around, no matter how much you ask the administrators to keep it confidential. my son will be going to private school next year, as i don't intend to deal with the school for 2 more years.
—Submitted by a parent

Being from a state where there are almost 30 students per teacher, we were quite happy with the student/teacher ratio. The level of parent involvement is up to each individual, this varies from school to school. My family is happy with John Griffin, we especially are impressed with the facility. The only thing we would, perhaps, change is that they add a nurse station for the children to rest when they are sick.
—Submitted by a parent

quality of academic programs depends onthe teacher's ability, some good, some outstanding, some poor. Availabilaity of music, art, sports andother extracurricular activities is very good. Level of parent involvement-is up to you.
—Submitted by a parent

My son attended John Griffin for a year before moving up to HS. He had the best teachers in all the areas. The administration is great, always visible and the school is a organized, clean and appealling facility. My daughter will attend John Griffin this year and I'm sure it will continue to be the superior school I know.
—Submitted by a parent

Attentive teachers; excellent communication from all levels of workers in this school; beautiful facility; good ratio of students to teachers; upper management is absolutely the best at this school!! Our second child is moving to up and out of this school next year and we will sure miss the teachers and administrators and the atmosphere they provide that promotes educational and social growth in our children. A++++ School!!
—Submitted by Darlene Yow, a parent