- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130441001583
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Rockdale County High School held near 2,391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 135.6 → 126.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 130441001583 · Conyers, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,336 enr · 17.3:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage High School (1,788 students)
Rockdale County High School held near 2,391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 135.6 → 126.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Rockdale County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rockdale County High School
2,336 students
- Heritage High
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 Rockdale County High School reports 2,336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockdale County High School compares
Rockdale County 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$15,849
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
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.
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
District finance for Rockdale County reports $15,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,118
- 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 (~2,336 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,369 (2022-23) → 2,391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
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 32/100 (typical 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 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.
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.