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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 2026-27 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 15,342 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 23% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
15,342 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
1,044 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rockdale County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Graduation Rate
87%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.3%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hispanic
20%
20%
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% Black
68%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% White
6%
34%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,390 is higher than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,781 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$267 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$273 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,390
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,781
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Rockdale County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Barksdale Elementary School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lorraine Elementary School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Rockdale County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1174 Bulldog Cir Ne
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-8754
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-8754
Gr: 9-12 | 2,336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Honey Creek Elementary School
(Math: 23% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Edwards Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2633 Stanton Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-3255
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-3255
Gr: 6-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Heritage High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Granade Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5428
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5428
Gr: 9-12 | 1,788 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Flat Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 22% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Hicks Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Pine Log Rd Ne
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-4410
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-4410
Gr: PK-5 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3205 Underwood Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 922-0139
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 922-0139
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
House Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Zingara Road
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-9504
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-9504
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Hightower Trail Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2510 Highway 138 Ne
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 388-0751
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 388-0751
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
Pine Street Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Sigman Rd Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-8713
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-8713
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Shoal Creek Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Mcwilliams Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 929-1430
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 929-1430
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Conyers Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sigman Rd Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-3371
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-3371
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Peek's Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Avalon Pkwy
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 761-1842
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 761-1842
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Salem High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3551 Underwood Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 929-0176
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 929-0176
Gr: 9-12 | 1,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rockdale County School District?
Rockdale County School District manages 18 public schools serving 15,342 students.
What is the rank of Rockdale County School District?
Rockdale County School District is ranked #150 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Rockdale County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,781 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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