Rockdale County School District
School District · Conyers, Georgia
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,849
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,849
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating Rockdale County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rockdale County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
General Ray Davis Middle School
Stockbridge · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Edwards Middle School
Conyers · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Barksdale Elementary School
Conyers · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#163 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,849
+$1,721 vs Georgia median
District size
15,384 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Rockdale County ranks #163 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Rockdale County's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are General Ray Davis Middle School (6.9/10), Edwards Middle School (5.3/10), and Barksdale Elementary School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.9/10 despite 70% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Rockdale County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Rockdale County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Rockdale County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Ray Davis Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Edwards Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Barksdale Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Flat Shoals Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Sims Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Rockdale County High School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Pine Street Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Hightower Trail Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Lorraine Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Memorial Middle School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rockdale County
Rockdale County is a Conyers, Georgia school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 15,384 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $15,849 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Rockdale County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is General Ray Davis Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Rockdale County students show an average math proficiency of 46.4% and ELA proficiency of 54.0%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Rockdale County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rockdale County with test data.
Schools in Rockdale County
18 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Conyers
- Total Enrollment
- 15,384
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,156
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rockdale County?
Rockdale County has 18 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rockdale County?
The average composite rating for Rockdale County is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rockdale County?
Rockdale County spends $15,849 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rockdale County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rockdale County is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rockdale County?
General Ray Davis Middle School is the highest-rated school in Rockdale County with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Rockdale County?
Across schools in Rockdale County with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rockdale County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Rockdale County has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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