For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,256 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 19% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Rockdale County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Rockdale County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rockdale County High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Rockdale County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Rockdale Rydc
Special Education School
2165 Chambers Dr Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rockdale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1045 North Street
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 922-8636
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 922-8636
Gr: 5-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
1115 West Avenue
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 388-5727
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 388-5727
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (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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