For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 8,653 students in Rockdale County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rockdale County, GA are Barksdale Elementary School, Honey Creek Elementary School and Edwards Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockdale County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rockdale County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rockdale County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barksdale Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
596 Oglesby Bridge Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-9514
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-9514
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Honey Creek Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Honey Creek Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5706
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5706
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Edwards Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2633 Stanton Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-3255
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-3255
Gr: 6-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Sims Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Walker Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 922-0666
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 922-0666
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Flat Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1455 Flat Shoals Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 483-5136
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 483-5136
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Hicks Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Pine Log Rd Ne
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-4410
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-4410
Gr: PK-5 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3205 Underwood Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 922-0139
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 922-0139
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
House Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Zingara Road
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-9504
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-9504
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Hightower Trail Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2510 Highway 138 Ne
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 388-0751
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 388-0751
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Pine Street Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Sigman Rd Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-8713
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-8713
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Shoal Creek Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Mcwilliams Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 929-1430
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 929-1430
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Conyers Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sigman Rd Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-3371
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 483-3371
Gr: 6-8 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Peek's Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Avalon Pkwy
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 761-1842
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 761-1842
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Rockdale Rydc
Special Education School
2165 Chambers Dr Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Gr: 3-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rockdale County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1045 North Street
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 922-8636
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 922-8636
Gr: 5-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
1115 West Avenue
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 388-5727
Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 388-5727
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rockdale County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rockdale County, GA include Barksdale Elementary School, Honey Creek Elementary School and Edwards Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rockdale County?
14 public elementary schools are located in Rockdale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockdale County?
Rockdale County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Rockdale County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rockdale County include: Barksdale Elementary School vs. Honey Creek Elementary School, Peek's Chapel Elementary School vs. Flat Shoals Elementary School, Conyers Middle School vs. Edwards Middle School
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