Rockdale County Schools & Education
Rockdale County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,841
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#111
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Rockdale County
Measured School Summary
Rockdale County performs at an average level with a school score of 42/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,841 per pupil, Rockdale County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 16% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Rockdale County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
19 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
42/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #111 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
85.0%
3.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,841
$436 above the state average
School coverage
19
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Rockdale County has 19 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Rockdale County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Rockdale County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 18 of 19 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#111
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Rockdale County
Elementary to high school visible
15,734 students
18 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Rockdale County is the largest listed district slice, with 18 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Rockdale County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Rockdale County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Suburban Learning in Rockdale County
Rockdale County operates 19 public schools serving a total enrollment of 15,746 students. This single-district system includes 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools focused on suburban families.
The Rockdale County District
The Rockdale County district manages nearly all local students, with 15,734 of the county's 15,746 students enrolled in its 18 traditional schools. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county boundaries.
Large Suburban Campuses and Settings
With 17 schools located in suburban locales, the average school size is relatively large at 829 students. Rockdale County High School is the largest in the area, serving 2,369 students, while Heritage High also supports a significant population of 1,877.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Rockdale County
Reported Enrollment
15,746
19 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Rockdale County
19 Public Schools in Rockdale County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale County High School | Profile | Rockdale County | Conyers, 30012Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,369 |
| Heritage High School | Profile | Rockdale County | Conyers, 30094Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,877 |
| Salem High School | Profile | Rockdale County | Conyers, 30013Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,120 |
| Conyers Middle School | Profile | Rockdale County | Conyers, 30012Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,031 |
| Hicks Elementary School | Profile | Rockdale County | Conyers, 30012Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 1,025 |
| General Ray Davis Middle School | Profile | Rockdale County | Stockbridge, 30281Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 978 |
| Edwards Middle School | Profile | Rockdale County | Conyers, 30094Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 943 |
| Memorial Middle School | Record | Rockdale County | Conyers, 30013Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 771 |
| Shoal Creek Elementary School | Record | Rockdale County | Conyers, 30094Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 674 |
| Pine Street Elementary School | Record | Rockdale County | Conyers, 30012Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 659 |
| House Elementary School | Record | Rockdale County | Conyers, 30012Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 599 |
| Lorraine Elementary School | Record | Rockdale County | Stockbridge, 30281Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 598 |
| Flat Shoals Elementary School | Record | Rockdale County | Conyers, 30013Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 578 |
| Hightower Trail Elementary School | Record | Rockdale County | Conyers, 30013Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 533 |
| Peek's Chapel Elementary | Record | Rockdale County | Conyers, 30013Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 532 |
| Barksdale Elementary School | Record | Rockdale County | Conyers, 30094Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 489 |
| Sims Elementary School | Record | Rockdale County | Conyers, 30094Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 486 |
| Honey Creek Elementary School | Record | Rockdale County | Conyers, 30094Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 472 |
| Rockdale RYDC | Record | Department of Juvenile Justice | Conyers, 30012Suburb: Large | 8–10 | Special Education | 12 |
Rockdale County High School
Rockdale County
Conyers, 30012 / Suburb: Large
Heritage High School
Rockdale County
Conyers, 30094 / Suburb: Large
Salem High School
Rockdale County
Conyers, 30013 / Suburb: Large
Conyers Middle School
Rockdale County
Conyers, 30012 / Suburb: Large
Hicks Elementary School
Rockdale County
Conyers, 30012 / Suburb: Large
General Ray Davis Middle School
Rockdale County
Stockbridge, 30281 / Rural: Fringe
Edwards Middle School
Rockdale County
Conyers, 30094 / Suburb: Large
Shoal Creek Elementary School
Rockdale County
Conyers, 30094 / Suburb: Large
Pine Street Elementary School
Rockdale County
Conyers, 30012 / Suburb: Large
Lorraine Elementary School
Rockdale County
Stockbridge, 30281 / Rural: Fringe
Flat Shoals Elementary School
Rockdale County
Conyers, 30013 / Suburb: Large
Hightower Trail Elementary School
Rockdale County
Conyers, 30013 / Suburb: Large
Barksdale Elementary School
Rockdale County
Conyers, 30094 / Suburb: Large
Honey Creek Elementary School
Rockdale County
Conyers, 30094 / Suburb: Large
Rockdale RYDC
Department of Juvenile Justice
Conyers, 30012 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,841
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Rockdale County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Rockdale County, Georgia?
Rockdale County operates 19 public schools serving a total enrollment of 15,746 students. This single-district system includes 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools focused on suburban families.
What are the major school districts in Rockdale County, Georgia?
The Rockdale County district manages nearly all local students, with 15,734 of the county's 15,746 students enrolled in its 18 traditional schools. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county boundaries.
What is the school experience like in Rockdale County?
With 17 schools located in suburban locales, the average school size is relatively large at 829 students. Rockdale County High School is the largest in the area, serving 2,369 students, while Heritage High also supports a significant population of 1,877.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.