Summary:
The city of Conyers, Georgia is home to 17 schools that are part of the Rockdale County School District, which serves students from elementary through high school. The district is ranked 164 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the district, Barksdale Elementary School has the highest performance on state assessments, with 39.3% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 36.9% proficient or better in Science. The middle schools with the highest performance are Edwards Middle School and Memorial Middle School, both of which have over 30% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. At the high school level, Rockdale County High School has the highest graduation rate in the district at 85.4%, but its performance on state assessments is below the state average.
Overall, the data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools in the Rockdale County School District, with the highest-performing schools significantly outpacing the lowest-performing ones. The district as a whole lags behind the state average in most subject areas, and the majority of schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the challenges faced by these schools. Addressing these broader socioeconomic factors, in addition to academic supports, may be crucial for improving student outcomes across the district.
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