Rockdale County High School vs. Heritage High School
Should you attend Rockdale County High School or Heritage High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 2,391 students in grades 9-12, Rockdale County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 1,803 students in grades 9-12, Heritage High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,391 students
1,803 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
100 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1498 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1505 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
723
498
Grade 10 Students
634
473
Grade 11 Students
557
410
Grade 12 Students
477
422
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
25%
% Black
72%
63%
% White
6%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%
