Rockdale County High School

rchs.rockdaleschools.org

2,369 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rockdale County High School (RCHS), located in Conyers, Georgia, serves as a central pillar of the Rockdale County Public School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth within a diverse student body. The school is well-known for its strong sense of community spirit, represented by its "Bulldog" mascot, and it places a significant emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation, whether through college matriculation or career readiness.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Rockdale County High School offers a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs and organizations. These activities are designed to develop leadership skills and encourage student engagement outside of the classroom. With a focus on inclusive learning and community involvement, the school aims to provide a supportive environment that equips students with the tools necessary to succeed in an evolving global society.

2,369

Total Students

135.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockdale County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	360
Black	1,728
Asian	35
Two or More	76
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	9

Black
1,728 (72.9 %)
Hispanic
360 (15.2 %)
White
157 (6.6 %)
Two or More
76 (3.2 %)
Asian
35 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rockdale County
Phone:	(770)483-8754
Website:	http://rchs.rockdaleschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	135.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,836
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 683

Grade 10 661

Grade 11 492

Grade 12 533