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Rockdale County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 15,384 students in Rockdale County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Rockdale County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
15,384 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
1,078 Teachers
121,732 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Rockdale County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Graduation Rate
81%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.71
# American Indian Students
42 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
160 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,951 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
19%
# Black Students
10,419 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
68%
36%
# White Students
1,054 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
7%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
48 Students
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
710 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
437
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
894
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
954
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,020
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,016
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,114
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,128
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,141
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,206
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,233
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,528
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,384
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,197
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,132
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,884 is higher than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,119 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$229 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$233 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,884
$14,234
Spending / Student
$15,119
$13,365
Best Rockdale County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
General Ray Davis Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3375 E Fairview Rd Sw
Stockbridge, GA 30281
(770) 388-5675
Stockbridge, GA 30281
(770) 388-5675
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #22.
Barksdale Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
596 Oglesby Bridge Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-9514
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-9514
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
Lorraine Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3343 E Fairview Rd Sw
Stockbridge, GA 30281
(770) 483-0657
Stockbridge, GA 30281
(770) 483-0657
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Edwards Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2633 Stanton Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-3255
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-3255
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Rank: #55.
Flat Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1455 Flat Shoals Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 483-5136
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 483-5136
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #66.
Honey Creek Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Honey Creek Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5706
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5706
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #77.
Sims Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Walker Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 922-0666
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 922-0666
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #88.
Hightower Trail Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2510 Highway 138 Ne
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 388-0751
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 388-0751
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #99.
Rockdale County High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1174 Bulldog Cir Ne
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-8754
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-8754
Grades: 9-12
| 2,391 students
Rank: #1010.
Heritage High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Granade Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5428
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5428
Grades: 9-12
| 1,803 students
Rank: #1111.
Hicks Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Pine Log Rd Ne
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-4410
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-4410
Grades: PK-5
| 947 students
Rank: #1212.
Shoal Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Mcwilliams Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 929-1430
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 929-1430
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #1313.
Conyers Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sigman Rd Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-3371
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-3371
Grades: 6-8
| 986 students
Rank: #1414.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3205 Underwood Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 922-0139
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 922-0139
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #1515.
House Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Zingara Road
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-9504
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-9504
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #1616.
Pine Street Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Sigman Rd Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-8713
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-8713
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #1717.
Peek's Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Avalon Pkwy
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 761-1842
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 761-1842
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #1818.
Salem High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3551 Underwood Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 929-0176
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 929-0176
Grades: 9-12
| 1,047 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rockdale County School District?
Rockdale County School District manages 18 public schools serving 15,384 students.
What is the rank of Rockdale County School District?
Rockdale County School District is ranked #153 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockdale County School District?
68% of Rockdale County School District students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockdale County School District?
Rockdale County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Rockdale County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,119 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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