Enrollment
1,788
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Conyers, GA
Heritage High School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130441001591
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Conyers · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Conyers, GA.
School address
District: Rockdale County · Georgia
NCES ID 130441001591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heritage High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heritage High School
Heritage High School is a large high school in Conyers, Georgia, enrolling 1,788 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Georgia schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,788 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #108, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 617 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,788 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Conyers's high schools, it stands alongside Rockdale County High School (2,336 students): Heritage High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 17.3:1).
Rockdale County also operates Rockdale County High School (2,336 students) and Salem High School (1,118 students) alongside Heritage High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Heritage High School compares
Heritage High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 21% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,788 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,788
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Georgia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,205
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
350
in-school suspensions + 267 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
White 7.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Heritage High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockdale County, which includes Heritage High School.
$15,205
Per student
+10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 41.9%
Federal 20.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Heritage High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conyers Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwards Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hicks Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Conyers
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,788 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Heritage High School
How many students attend Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has 1,788 students enrolled. It is a high school in Conyers, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage High School?
47.9% of students at Heritage High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage High School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage High School is African American at 63.1% of enrollment, in Conyers, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heritage High School rank among high schools in Conyers?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Conyers, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Conyers on the city page.
Is Heritage High School a good school?
Heritage High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rockdale County?
Besides Heritage High School, Rockdale County also operates Rockdale County High School (2,336 students), Salem High School (1,118 students), and Conyers Middle School (943 students). See the Rockdale County district page for the complete list.
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