- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130441001591
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 30/100 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
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Heritage High School held near 1,803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-74 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 102.1 → 99.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-74 students YoY 130441001591 · Conyers, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,788 enr · 17.5:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockdale County High School (2,336 students)
Heritage High School held near 1,803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-74 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 102.1 → 99.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Heritage High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockdale Count
Rockdale County High School
2,336 students
- This school
Heritage High School
1,788 students
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
1,118 students
- Conyers Middle
Conyers Middle School
943 students
- Edwards Middle 934
Edwards Middle School
934 students
- Hicks Elementa 878
Hicks Elementary School
878 students
What this shows Heritage High School reports 1,788 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage High School compares
Heritage High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,849
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Rockdale County reports $15,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,788 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,877 (2022-23) → 1,803 (2023-24), nearly flat (-74).
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.