Summary:
The Rockdale County school district in Georgia comprises 18 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with some schools standing out as top performers while others struggle to meet state and county averages.
Among the standout schools, General Ray Davis Middle School ranks the highest among the middle schools, with a statewide ranking of 210th out of 588 Georgia middle schools and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also boasts the highest proficiency rates on state assessments compared to other middle schools in the district. At the elementary level, Lorraine Elementary School and Barksdale Elementary School stand out with the highest proficiency rates and statewide rankings among the elementary schools.
The data also reveals that the majority of schools in the Rockdale County district have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 69% to 92%, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. This correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance is further highlighted by the variation in spending per student, which ranges from $8,375 to $12,241, with the higher-spending schools generally performing better academically.
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