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Flat Shoals Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

961^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 21% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Flat Shoals Elementary School in Conyers, GA, serves approximately 639 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Rockdale County school district. The school has seen a significant demographic shift in recent years, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch climbing from about 70% to 91% in just two years, reflecting a rapidly changing community.

One of the most encouraging findings is the school's 3rd grade math performance. In the most recent testing year, 37.3% of 3rd graders were proficient in math—nearly 10 points above the district average and higher than every nearby school in the comparison group, including Sims Elementary (28.9%) and Pine Street Elementary (15%). This represents an 85% improvement from the previous year, a remarkable jump. However, the school's overall state ranking has declined over the past decade, from the 53rd percentile in 2016-2017 to the 21st percentile today. Science performance is a relative weakness, with only 24.8% of 5th graders proficient, compared to 51.4% at nearby Honey Creek Elementary, which serves a similar student population but ranks higher overall.

Chronic absenteeism remains a challenge, affecting about 29% of students—higher than the state average of 17.7% but consistent with the district-wide pattern. The school spends a substantial $17,581 per student and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1, yet outcomes are mixed compared to peers. Special education performance is a critical concern, ranking in the 6th percentile statewide. On a positive note, African American students at Flat Shoals rank in the 38th percentile statewide, notably stronger than the school's overall standing. While the school faces ongoing challenges, the dramatic improvement in 3rd grade math suggests that targeted instructional efforts may be gaining traction.

639

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,581

Per pupil spending ?

91.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1455 Flat Shoals Rd SE
Conyers, GA 30013

(770) 483-5136

District: Rockdale County

Students who attend Flat Shoals Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Memorial Middle School
High:	Salem High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

74.3%

Hispanic:

14.1%

Two or more races:

6.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 47th percentile in 2016 → 21st in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (28% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (21st percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (29% vs 18% Georgia)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school28%

District avg29%

Georgia avg47%

961^st of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 21%▼ down 25 pts since 2016

From bottom 47% (2016) to bottom 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 11Elementary Schools in the Rockdale County

167^th of 202Rockdale County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	21.6	961 of 1222	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	24.9	930 of 1238	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.3	822 of 1236	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.6	835 of 1223	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.3	736 of 1220	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.2	780 of 1214	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.5	813 of 1234	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.3	704 of 1209	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	48.9	566 of 1205	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	43.7	659 of 1233	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	55.1	514 of 1240	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	64.3	519 of 1231	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	70.0	391 of 1225	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.6	436 of 1201	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.8	526 of 1212	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.2	582 of 1183	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	50.2	634 of 1133	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	55.9	565 of 1134	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	53.0	613 of 1125	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	65.0	434 of 1101	60.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	36.9	511 of 829	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	43.4	452 of 892	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.0	334 of 879	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.1	363 of 870	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.0	267 of 876	69.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	21.7	950 of 1189	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	28.2	878 of 1224	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.6	794 of 1223	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.8	751 of 1212	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.0	647 of 1206	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	29.6	432 of 583	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	44.2	302 of 565	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.9	366 of 535	31.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	23.4	913 of 1186	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	23.9	937 of 1225	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.6	839 of 1220	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	25.9	900 of 1210	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.0	793 of 1209	34.4%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	15.2	437 of 466	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)38th percentile+17 vs school

Hispanic (2025)26th percentile~ school

Male (2026)23rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)20th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)6th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics29%-18 vs state

Science25%-19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Directly certified (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Flat Shoals Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1455 Flat Shoals Rd SE	Conyers	30013	Rockdale County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 483-5136	639	50	12.7	44.9%	23 (3.6%)	475 (74.3%)	90 (14.1%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	41 (6.4%)	21.6	961^st of 1222 public elementary schools	21.4%		24.9	930^th of 1238 public elementary schools	24.9%	31	37.3	31.1	21.6	24.8	$17,581	$977	$16,604
Peek's Chapel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 Avalon Pkwy	Conyers	30013	Rockdale County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 761-1842	591	37	15.9	54.7%	8 (1.4%)	485 (82.1%)	60 (10.2%)	10 (1.7%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (3.6%)	17.5	1042^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	14.7%		19.1	1013^th of 1238 public elementary schools	18.2%	29	29.3	30.0	13.8	27.5	$15,212	$1,261	$13,951
Hicks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 Pine Log Rd NE	Conyers	30012	Rockdale County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 483-4410	878	59	14.9	41.3%	33 (3.8%)	624 (71.1%)	167 (19.0%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.6%)	17.9	1031^st of 1222 public elementary schools	15.6%		23.6	950^th of 1238 public elementary schools	23.3%	81	25.6	29.5	19.6	28.3	$16,673	$1,023	$15,650
Honey Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 Honey Creek Rd SE	Conyers	30094	Rockdale County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 483-5706	471	40	11.9	41.2%	37 (7.9%)	324 (68.8%)	64 (13.6%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.3%)	36.7	724^th of 1222 public elementary schools	40.8%		27.7	879^th of 1238 public elementary schools	29.0%	155	25.8	32.8	37.9	51.4	$18,078	$1,149	$16,928
Sims Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1821 Walker Rd SW	Conyers	30094	Rockdale County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 922-0666	462	41	11.2	55.2%	26 (5.6%)	322 (69.7%)	76 (16.5%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.5%)	20.7	977^th of 1222 public elementary schools	20.0%		26.1	909^th of 1238 public elementary schools	26.6%	68	28.9	36.5	25.3	20.5	$18,771	$1,354	$17,417
Fairview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3325 Fairview Rd	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-2959	591	44	13.4	37.2%	79 (13.4%)	360 (60.9%)	117 (19.8%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.9%)	13.2	1111^th of 1222 public elementary schools	9.1%		12.7	1137^th of 1238 public elementary schools	8.2%	26	14.1	27.0	20.0	23.0	$15,752	$1,162	$14,590
Pine Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Sigman Rd NW	Conyers	30012	Rockdale County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 483-8713	679	49	13.8	52.3%	44 (6.5%)	442 (65.1%)	157 (23.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	30 (4.4%)	24.8	920^th of 1222 public elementary schools	24.7%		25.1	928^th of 1238 public elementary schools	25.0%	8	15.0	35.7	25.0	38.0	$15,307	$1,157	$14,150
West Newton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13387 Brown Bridge Rd	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 385-6472	698	45	15.4	38.3%	35 (5.0%)	505 (72.3%)	127 (18.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	24 (3.4%)	11.1	1140^th of 1222 public elementary schools	6.7%		16.2	1068^th of 1238 public elementary schools	13.7%	72	19.9	23.1	16.9	20.8	$14,259	$1,059	$13,200
Shoal Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 McWilliams Rd SW	Conyers	30094	Rockdale County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 929-1430	666	43	15.4	53.3%	39 (5.9%)	492 (73.9%)	91 (13.7%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.0%)	15.5	1070^th of 1222 public elementary schools	12.4%		13.9	1114^th of 1238 public elementary schools	10.0%	44	18.1	32.4	21.0	22.1	$14,977	$942	$14,035
Hightower Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2510 Highway 138 NE	Conyers	30013	Rockdale County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 388-0751	500	41	12.3	47.6%	72 (14.4%)	300 (60.0%)	97 (19.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.2%)	12	1126^th of 1222 public elementary schools	7.9%		19.8	1002^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	19.1%	124	23.1	29.7	14.1	15.4	$16,180	$1,094	$15,086

Frequently Asked Questions about Flat Shoals Elementary School

Is Flat Shoals Elementary School a good school?

Flat Shoals Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.4% of Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Flat Shoals Elementary School?

Students at Flat Shoals Elementary School are 74% African American, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% White.

What district is Flat Shoals Elementary School in?

Rockdale County

What schools do graduates of Flat Shoals Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Flat Shoals Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Memorial Middle School
High : Salem High School

How many students attend Flat Shoals Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 639 students attended Flat Shoals Elementary School.

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2024–25 school spending data (updated)NewNov 2, 2026

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