For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,378 students in Rockdale County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Rockdale County, GA are Rockdale County High School, Heritage High School and Salem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockdale County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Rockdale County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Rockdale County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Heritage High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Rockdale County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockdale County High School
Magnet 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
| 2,369 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage High School
Magnet 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
| 1,877 students
Rank: #33.
Salem High School
Magnet 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
| 1,120 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockdale Rydc
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2165 Chambers Dr Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Grades: 8-10
| 12 students
Rockdale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1045 North Street
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 922-8636
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 922-8636
Grades: 5-12
| 53 students
Rockdale Career Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1064 Culpepper Drive
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-4713
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-4713
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1115 West Avenue
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 388-5727
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 388-5727
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rockdale County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Rockdale County, GA include Rockdale County High School, Heritage High School and Salem High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rockdale County?
4 public high schools are located in Rockdale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockdale County?
Rockdale County public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 63% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Rockdale County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rockdale County include: Rockdale County High School vs. Heritage High School, Salem High School vs. Heritage High School, Heritage High School vs. Rockdale County High School
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