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Rockdale County

Georgia · Public School District
18
Schools
15,734
Students
$16,396
Per-Pupil Spend
+14% nat'l
71.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+19pp vs nat'l
83.3%
Graduation Rate
-3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Rockdale County is a public school district in Georgia serving 15,734 students across 18 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,396 is above average for a US public school district. 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Conyers Middle School06–081,031
Edwards Middle School06–08943
General Ray Davis Middle School06–08978
Memorial Middle School06–08771
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Heritage High School09–121,877
Rockdale County High School09–122,369
Salem High School09–121,120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,396+14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
38%
State
41.9%
Local (property tax)
37.9%
Federal
20.2%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (38%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
15,734
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.3%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rockdale County?
Rockdale County has 18 public schools, serving a total of 15,734 students.
What is the graduation rate for Rockdale County?
The graduation rate is 83.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Rockdale County spend per student?
Rockdale County spends $16,396 per pupil — 14% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Rockdale County?
71% of students in Rockdale County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Rockdale County?
No, Rockdale County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Rockdale County serve?
Rockdale County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Rockdale County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Rockdale County is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.