Enrollment
2,336
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Conyers, GA
Rockdale County High School
Federal NCES profile for Rockdale County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130441001583
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockdale County High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Conyers · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockdale County High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockdale County High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Conyers, GA.
School address
District: Rockdale County · Georgia
NCES ID 130441001583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
135.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockdale County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockdale County High School
Rockdale County High School is a higher-need, large high school in Conyers, Georgia, enrolling 2,336 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Georgia schools and 20% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.6% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,336 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 61 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #45, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 33 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Conyers's high schools, it stands alongside Heritage High School (1,788 students): Rockdale County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 17.5:1).
Rockdale County also operates Heritage High School (1,788 students) and Salem High School (1,118 students) alongside Rockdale County 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 Rockdale County High School compares
Rockdale County 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 13% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,336 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,336
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
245
in-school suspensions + 220 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 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 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
White 5.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Rockdale County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 33
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockdale County, which includes Rockdale County 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 Rockdale County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Smaller | Similar 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 Rockdale County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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 (~2,336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rockdale County High School
How many students attend Rockdale County High School?
Rockdale County High School has 2,336 students enrolled. It is a high school in Conyers, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockdale County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockdale County High School is 17.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockdale County High School?
52.6% of students at Rockdale County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockdale County High School?
The largest demographic group at Rockdale County High School is African American at 71.4% of enrollment, in Conyers, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockdale County High School?
Rockdale County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Rockdale County High School rank among high schools in Conyers?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockdale County High School ranks #1 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 Rockdale County High School a good school?
Rockdale County High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Rockdale County High School, Rockdale County also operates Heritage High School (1,788 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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