Rockdale County High School
- Rockdale County High School serves 2,163 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Rockdale County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Rockdale County High School's student population of 2,163 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 124 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,163 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 124 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rockdale County High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rockdale County High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1171 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 74% | 37% |
| White | 13% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockdale County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rockdale County High School is Rockdale Rydc (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Conyers Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hicks Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Conyers Hicks Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1029 students
0.4 miles
1300 Pine Log Rd Ne
Conyers, GA 30012
(770)483-4410 0.4 PK-5 1029 - Conyers Pine Street Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 642 students
0.4 miles
960 Pine St Ne
Conyers, GA 30012
(770)483-8713 0.4 PK-5 642 - Conyers Conyers Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 916 students
1.3 miles
400 Sigman Rd Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(770)483-3371 1.3 6-8 916 - Conyers Flat Shoals Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 743 students
2.5 miles
1455 Flat Shoals Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770)483-5136 2.5 PK-5 743 - Conyers Rockdale Rydc Special Education School
Grades: 8-10 | 7 students
2.9 miles
2165 Chambers Dr Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(706)785-2496 2.9 8-10 7
School Reviews
| 2 Unfair judgement on students and lack of caring for students eduacation. - Posted by Student/Alumni - qndrs |
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