Rock Spring’s public schools score below 54% of Georgia districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 29% of Rock Spring’s students scored proficient, below the Georgia average (37%). The grade covers the public school district serving Rock Spring, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.
From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Rock Spring’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 85 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Rock Spring’s, its schools beat 21%, lower than their 46% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 31% of tested students were proficient in reading and 29% in math, against 40% and 37% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,668 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Rock Spring’s grade
B−: better than 46% of Georgia school districts. Graduation is above the Georgia average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Rock Spring, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Rock Spring
Rock Spring Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 419 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Rock Spring
Rock Spring Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 419 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Rock Spring
Rock Spring Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 419 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Rock Spring
Rock Spring Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 419 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Rock Spring
Rock Spring Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 419 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Rock Spring
Rock Spring Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 419 students · 11:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Rock Spring
Rock Spring Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 419 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Rock Spring · depends on your address
Ridgeland High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,284 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Rossville
LaFayette High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,157 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in La Fayette
10th grade in Rock Spring · depends on your address
Ridgeland High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,284 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Rossville
LaFayette High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,157 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in La Fayette
11th grade in Rock Spring · depends on your address
Ridgeland High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,284 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Rossville
LaFayette High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,157 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in La Fayette
12th grade in Rock Spring · depends on your address
Ridgeland High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,284 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Rossville
LaFayette High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,157 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in La Fayette
Rock Spring’s public schools are run by Walker County School District, which also serves LaFayette, Lookout Mountain and Rossville. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Rock Spring vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Rock Spring’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Spring | B− | Walker County |
Every school in Rock Spring
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Rock Spring’s schools
Are Rock Spring’s schools good?
On Georgia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Rock Spring children attend score below 54% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 21%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Rock Spring in?
Walker County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,379 students in 15 schools (2024–25).
Where do Rock Spring kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Ridgeland High School and LaFayette High School.
What is Rock Spring’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Walker County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does Rock Spring spend per student?
$15,668 in Walker County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Rock Spring families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.