Serving 1,788 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 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,788 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Heritage High School serves the southwest portion of Conyers, GA, encompassing an area of approximately 46.8 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 7.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heritage High School's student population of 1,788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,788 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1410 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Red
School Mascot
Patriot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage High School's ranking?
Heritage High School is ranked #1410 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Heritage High School often compared to?
Heritage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockdale County High School, Salem High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage High School?
The graduation rate of Heritage High School is 87%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Heritage High School?
1,788 students attend Heritage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Heritage High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heritage High School offer ?
Heritage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage High School part of?
Heritage High School is part of Rockdale County School District.
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