Top 10 Best Rockdale County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 14,062 students in Rockdale County, GA (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,505 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Rockdale County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Rockdale County, GA are Hightower Trail Elementary School, Flat Shoals Elementary School and Edwards Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockdale County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Rockdale County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Best Rockdale County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hightower Trail Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2510 Highway 138 Ne
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 388-0751
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Flat Shoals Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1455 Flat Shoals Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 483-5136
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #33.
Edwards Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2633 Stanton Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-3255
Grades: 6-8
| 968 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3205 Underwood Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 922-0139
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #55.
Barksdale Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
596 Oglesby Bridge Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-9514
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Shoal Creek Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Mcwilliams Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 929-1430
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sims Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1821 Walker Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 922-0666
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hicks Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Pine Log Rd Ne
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-4410
Grades: PK-5
| 937 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Honey Creek Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Honey Creek Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5706
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1010.
Conyers Middle School
Math: 9% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Sigman Rd Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-3371
Grades: 6-8
| 1,048 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Peek's Chapel Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Avalon Pkwy
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 761-1842
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Pine Street Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Sigman Rd Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-8713
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Rockdale County High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1174 Bulldog Cir Ne
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-8754
Grades: 9-12
| 2,309 students
Rank: #1414.
House Elementary School
Math: 8% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Zingara Road
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-9504
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #1515.
Heritage High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Granade Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5428
Grades: 9-12
| 1,852 students
Rank: #1616.
Salem High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3551 Underwood Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 929-0176
Grades: 9-12
| 1,138 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockdale Rydc
Special Education School
2165 Chambers Dr Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Grades: 9-11
| 12 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rockdale County, GA

Rockdale County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1045 North Street
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 922-8636
Grades: 5-12
| 53 students
1064 Culpepper Drive
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-4713
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1115 West Avenue
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 388-5727
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Rockdale County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Rockdale County, GA include Hightower Trail Elementary School, Flat Shoals Elementary School and Edwards Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rockdale County, GA?
17 public schools are located in Rockdale County, GA.
What percentage of students in Rockdale County, GA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Rockdale County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rockdale County, GA?
Rockdale County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).

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