Georgia public high school · Rockdale County

Rockdale County High School

1174 Bulldog Cir Ne, Conyers, GA 30012. 470 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 58.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.

58.4%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)1.6 pts below Georgia (60%)
23.2%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)5.4 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
87.9%4-year graduation rate (2025)0.7 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,036Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
44.9%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)19.7 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
48.6%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)1.4 pts below Georgia (50%)
Our read

79% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 53.3% of graduates to college; Rockdale County High School sends 58.4%, 5 points more than expected.

The path from Rockdale County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 37.9%Georgia private college 4.3%Out-of-state college 11.7%Georgia technical college 4.5%Career credential, working 8.3%Working, not in college 13.8%Not found in Georgia records 19.6%

    Share of the 470 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Alabama A & M University, The University of Alabama, Edward Waters College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Georgia State University5751%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Kennesaw State University3650%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Georgia Gwinnett College1822%$10,080$48,736$19,000
    Georgia Piedmont Technical College1236%$12,185$40,636$14,500
    Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus1194%$12,028$114,210$19,500

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher23.2%
    Associate degree2.8%
    Certificate or other credential16.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet20%
    No credential, not enrolled37.7%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher24.3%
    Associate degree3.4%
    Certificate or other credential14.5%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4.6%
    No credential, not enrolled53.3%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202358%
Rockdale County High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

38.2%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
10.1%Needed remedial English
32.6%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
18.5Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

Black71%
Hispanic18%
White5%
Multiracial3%
Asian2%
79%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
13.2%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Heritage High School (3.6 mi, 56.8% to college) · Salem High School (5.1 mi, 48.5% to college) · Newton High School (6.7 mi, 54.1% to college) · Lithonia High School (8.1 mi, 39.6% to college) · Miller Grove High School (8.6 mi, 59.2% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Rockdale County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureRockdale CountyRockdale CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)58.4%55.8%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)87.9%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,036—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)48.6%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Rockdale County High School graduates go to college?
58.4% of the Class of 2024 at Rockdale County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Rockdale County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Rockdale County High School graduates are Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University and Georgia Gwinnett College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Rockdale County High School?
Rockdale County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 87.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Rockdale County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
23.2% of Rockdale County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.