High Schools in Rockdale County

The Rockdale County school district in Georgia is home to three high schools: Rockdale County High School, Heritage High School, and Salem High School. While all three schools serve grades 9-12, Heritage High School stands out as the top performer in the district, ranking 268th out of 458 Georgia high schools for the 2023-2024 school year, compared to Rockdale County High School at 304th and Salem High School at 356th.

Heritage High School boasts the highest graduation rate at 83.6% and outperforms the other two schools on most Milestones Assessment test scores, with higher percentages of students scoring proficient or better in subjects like American Literature, Algebra I, Biology, and US History. In contrast, Salem High School has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 70.98%, suggesting a more economically disadvantaged student population, which may contribute to its lower academic performance.

Despite the resource disparities, with Salem High School having the highest per-student spending at $9,907, the data indicates that simply allocating more funding does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes. The performance gap between the schools highlights the need for a deeper analysis to understand the underlying factors driving these differences and develop targeted strategies to support student achievement across the Rockdale County district.