Best Schools in Rockdale County, GA
Rockdale County, GA has 27 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 16 elementary) serving 16,902 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Rockdale County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rockdale County, GA
The top high schools in Rockdale County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1877 Students
2. Rockdale County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2369 Students
3. Salem High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rockdale County, GA
The top middle schools in Rockdale County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. General Ray Davis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 978 Students
2. Memorial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students
3. Edwards Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 943 Students
4. Conyers Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1031 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rockdale County, GA
The top elementary schools in Rockdale County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lorraine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 598 Students
2. Barksdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students
3. House Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 599 Students
4. Honey Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
5. Sims Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students
6. Hicks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1025 Students
7. Pine Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
8. Flat Shoals Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 578 Students
9. Hightower Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students
10. Peek's Chapel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rockdale County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rockdale County, GA has a total population of 93,570 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rockdale County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rockdale County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rockdale County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rockdale County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rockdale County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rockdale County, GA
How many schools are in Rockdale County, GA?
Rockdale County, GA has 27 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 16,902 students in total.
How do schools in Rockdale County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Rockdale County score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Rockdale County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rockdale County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Rockdale County
1 places in Rockdale County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Conyers (16)
School districts (1)
- Rockdale County (18 schools)