For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 13,894 students in Rockdale County, GA (there are , serving 1,479 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Rockdale County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Rockdale County, GA are Barksdale Elementary School, Edwards Middle School and Flat Shoals Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockdale County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Rockdale County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 九游体育s in Rockdale County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barksdale Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
596 Oglesby Bridge Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-9514
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-9514
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Edwards Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2633 Stanton Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-3255
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-3255
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Rank: #33.
Flat Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1455 Flat Shoals Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 483-5136
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 483-5136
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #44.
Honey Creek Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Honey Creek Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5706
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5706
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Sims Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Walker Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 922-0666
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 922-0666
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #66.
Hightower Trail Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2510 Highway 138 Ne
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 388-0751
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 388-0751
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #77.
Rockdale County High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1174 Bulldog Cir Ne
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-8754
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-8754
Grades: 9-12
| 2,391 students
Rank: #88.
Heritage High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Granade Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5428
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5428
Grades: 9-12
| 1,803 students
Rank: #99.
Hicks Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Pine Log Rd Ne
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-4410
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-4410
Grades: PK-5
| 947 students
Rank: #1010.
Shoal Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Mcwilliams Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 929-1430
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 929-1430
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #1111.
Conyers Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sigman Rd Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-3371
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-3371
Grades: 6-8
| 986 students
Rank: #1212.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3205 Underwood Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 922-0139
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 922-0139
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #1313.
House Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Zingara Road
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-9504
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-9504
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #1414.
Pine Street Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Sigman Rd Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-8713
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-8713
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #1515.
Peek's Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Avalon Pkwy
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 761-1842
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 761-1842
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #1616.
Salem High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3551 Underwood Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 929-0176
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 929-0176
Grades: 9-12
| 1,047 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockdale Rydc
Special Education School
2165 Chambers Dr Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Grades: 3-12
| 15 students
Rockdale County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1045 North Street
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 922-8636
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 922-8636
Grades: 5-12
| 53 students
1064 Culpepper Drive
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-4713
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-4713
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1115 West Avenue
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 388-5727
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 388-5727
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rockdale County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Rockdale County, GA include Barksdale Elementary School, Edwards Middle School and Flat Shoals Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rockdale County?
17 public schools are located in Rockdale County.
What percentage of students in Rockdale County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Rockdale County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rockdale County?
Rockdale County public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Rockdale County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rockdale County include: Rockdale County High School vs. Heritage High School, Barksdale Elementary School vs. Honey Creek Elementary School, Salem High School vs. Heritage High School
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