- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Conyers, GA
Salem High School
Federal NCES profile for Salem 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 130441002193
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Conyers · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Conyers, GA.
School address
District: Rockdale County · Georgia
NCES ID 130441002193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Salem High School shrank from 1,120 students in 2022-23 to 1,047 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 68.9 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 130441002193 · Conyers, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,118 enr · 16.4:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockdale County High School (2,336 students)
Salem High School shrank from 1,120 students in 2022-23 to 1,047 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 68.9 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Salem High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockdale Count
Rockdale County High School
2,336 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,788 students
- This school
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 Salem High School reports 1,118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem High School compares
Salem High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▼ 2% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,118 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,118
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Georgia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 3.5%
White 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Salem High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Salem 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 |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conyers Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwards Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hicks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salem 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
- 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 (~1,118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salem High School
How many students attend Salem High School?
Salem High School has 1,118 students enrolled. It is a high school in Conyers, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,120 (2022-23) → 1,047 (2023-24), down 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem High School is 16.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salem High School?
59.4% of students at Salem High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem High School?
The largest demographic group at Salem High School is African American at 81.5% of enrollment, in Conyers, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem High School?
Salem 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 Salem High School rank among high schools in Conyers?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem 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 Salem High School, Rockdale County also operates Rockdale County High School (2,336 students), Heritage High School (1,788 students), and Conyers Middle School (943 students). See the Rockdale County district page for the complete list.