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Richmond County


At a glance
177thof 206 Georgia districts▼ 1
Better than 14% of Georgia districts
864 Broad Street
Augusta, GA 30901
·(706) 826-1000·All Georgia district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 14.1% of districts
49
Schools
28,923
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedDavidson Fine Arts Magnet4th of 452 Georgia high schools
Biggest riser
Gracewood Elementary School up 156 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Garrett Elementary School 11.2 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
1★
0★
4 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Richmond County school district in Georgia consists of 50 schools, including 30 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 11 high schools, and 1 alternative school. On average, the schools are rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating relatively low performance compared to other schools in the state.

A few schools stand out in the district, including Davidson Magnet School and Johnson Magnet, which are high-performing magnet schools ranking in the top 5% and top 10% of Georgia high schools, respectively. Additionally, Walker Traditional Elementary School and Freedom Park Elementary are also high-performing, ranking in the top 10% and top 25% of Georgia elementary schools.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with the majority of schools performing well below state averages in key metrics such as graduation rates, test scores, and student poverty levels. The district-wide 4-year graduation rate is 85.4%, which is below the state average, and proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are generally low across the district. Addressing these disparities and replicating the practices of the top-performing schools could be crucial for improving outcomes for all students in Richmond County.

Ranking:
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E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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