Among the many ethnicities represented in Rockdale County schools, African American was the most prevalent among Rockdale County students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
Of the 14,906 students attending Rockdale County schools, 67.8% were African American. Hispanic students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 18.9% of Rockdale County student body.
In the previous school year, African American students were also the most common group in Rockdale County, representing 67.9% of the student body.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 1.9% when compared to the previous year.
According to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2025-3 report, over 1.7 million students were enrolled in Georgia’s public schools. The state boasted a diverse and closely distributed student body across grade levels, with approximately 806,891 students (46.5%) in elementary school, 393,308 (22.7%) in middle school, and 536,379 (30.9%) in high school.
Chronic absenteeism remains a major issue in Georgia schools post-pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, GaDOE launched a statewide initiative including a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and targeted support for high-need districts to boost daily attendance.
In 2025, Georgia lawmakers passed a bill updating school attendance laws to ban expulsion solely for absenteeism. The law also adds new reporting requirements and aligns with programs that help students earn diplomas through alternative paths.
As of 2025, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 14:1, which is better than the national average of 15:1. The state’s best ratios are found in preschool, with an average of 13:1, and in elementary and middle school grades, both at 14:1, while high schools have a higher average ratio of 16:1.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnic group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Ray Davis Middle School | African American | 71% | 906 |
| Shoal Creek Elementary School | African American | 73% | 610 |
| Peek’s Chapel Elementary School | African American | 83% | 544 |
| Honey Creek Elementary School | African American | 69% | 454 |
| Rockdale County High School | African American | 72% | 2,304 |
| Heritage High School | African American | 64% | 1,771 |
| Salem High School | African American | 80% | 1,042 |
| Edwards Middle School | African American | 58% | 951 |
| Conyers Middle School | African American | 70% | 950 |
| Hicks Elementary School | African American | 75% | 819 |
| Memorial Middle School | African American | 81% | 742 |
| Pine Street Elementary School | African American | 65% | 625 |
| Flat Shoals Elementary School | African American | 76% | 599 |
| Lorraine Elementary School | African American | 59% | 575 |
| Hightower Trail Elementary School | African American | 60% | 506 |
| Barksdale Elementary School | African American | 62% | 457 |
| Sims Elementary School | African American | 70% | 447 |
| House Elementary School | Hispanic | 70% | 604 |
