Summary:
The Rockdale County school district in Georgia consists of 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 standout schools like General Ray Davis Middle School and Lorraine Elementary School outperforming their peers, while others struggle to meet state averages.
The high schools in Rockdale County have 4-year graduation rates ranging from 75.8% at Salem High School to 83.6% at Heritage High School. Proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments vary widely, with some schools performing significantly below the state averages, particularly in Mathematics and Science. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranges from 57.19% at Lorraine Elementary to 83.46% at Pine Street Elementary, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage across the district.
While the middle schools generally perform better than the elementary schools, there is a notable difference between General Ray Davis Middle School and the other middle schools in the district. This suggests the need to understand the factors contributing to the success of General Ray Davis. Additionally, the wide range in student-teacher ratios and per-student spending may indicate differences in staffing and resource allocation that could be impacting student outcomes across the Rockdale County school district.
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