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Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School

Public, Magnet Grades 6-12

128^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 455 Georgia High Schools

Better than 72% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School in Augusta, GA, serves 640 students in grades 6-12 within the Richmond County School District, offering specialized programs in health sciences and engineering.

This magnet school stands out dramatically from nearby traditional high schools. While the district average proficiency rates hover in the teens and low twenties, Johnson consistently achieves rates 2-4 times higher—often matching or exceeding state averages. For example, in Biology, 63.3% of Johnson students scored proficient, compared to just 7.0% at Glenn Hills High School and 9.6% at Westside High School. In Algebra I, Johnson's 50.4% proficiency rate dwarfs the 6-15% rates seen at most nearby schools. Perhaps most impressive is the school's 100% graduation rate for five consecutive years, compared to the district average of 81.7%. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.5%—nearly four times lower than the district average of 30.3% and far below schools like Josey High School (54.4%) and Butler High School (56.3%).

Johnson's success is particularly notable given that nearly 70% of its students qualify for free or reduced lunch—a higher rate than the district's top-ranked Davidson Fine Arts Magnet (42%). The school also serves its African American students exceptionally well, ranking in the 82nd percentile statewide for that subgroup. While Johnson's overall state ranking dipped slightly this year (72nd percentile, down from the 88th-90th percentile range of recent years), middle school math scores improved dramatically—6th grade math jumped from 47.1% to 63.2% proficiency. The school's spending of $13,343 per student is comparable to nearby schools, suggesting its success stems from effective programming and school culture rather than extra resources. For Augusta families seeking strong academics in a supportive, engaging environment, Johnson remains one of the district's top options.

640

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,343

Per pupil spending ?

69.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1324 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901

(706) 823-6933

District: Richmond County

Racial breakdown:

African American:

66.4%

White:

16.6%

Hispanic:

8.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2016 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (62% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Richmond County

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg19%

Georgia avg44%

Middle school

113^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

128^th of 455

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 18 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 11High Schools in the Richmond County

179^th of 201Richmond County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	77.5	113 of 578	80.4%	★★★★☆
2025	91.0	54 of 585	90.8%	★★★★★
2024	91.0	53 of 578	90.8%	★★★★★
2023	78.9	106 of 569	81.4%	★★★★☆
2022	82.8	83 of 558	85.1%	★★★★☆
2021	82.7	74 of 542	86.3%	★★★★☆
2019	89.7	54 of 559	90.3%	★★★★★
2018	82.6	80 of 543	85.3%	★★★★☆
2017	83.4	73 of 539	86.5%	★★★★☆
2016	87.3	55 of 545	89.9%	★★★★★
2015	84.0	72 of 537	86.6%	★★★★☆
2014	85.6	6 of 521	98.8%	★★★★★
2013	85.8	10 of 527	98.1%	★★★★★
2012	85.7	10 of 508	98.0%	★★★★★
2011	86.7	12 of 504	97.6%	★★★★★
2010	86.6	19 of 494	96.2%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	86.6	41 of 480	91.5%	★★★★★
2025	87.8	45 of 494	90.9%	★★★★★
2024	95.3	11 of 489	97.8%	★★★★★
2023	82.6	58 of 485	88.0%	★★★★☆
2022	88.2	42 of 482	91.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	70.5	145 of 550	73.6%	★★★★☆
2025	76.2	108 of 567	81.0%	★★★★☆
2024	84.9	64 of 558	88.5%	★★★★☆
2023	67.3	151 of 553	72.7%	★★★★☆
2022	69.8	136 of 544	75.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	80.2	92 of 550	83.3%	★★★★☆
2025	84.1	72 of 569	87.3%	★★★★☆
2024	89.3	44 of 561	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	76.5	106 of 559	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	82.5	73 of 553	86.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	64.6	138 of 404	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.0	147 of 415	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.5	178 of 429	58.5%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	56.4	128 of 455	71.9%	★★★★☆
2025	77.8	53 of 451	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	81.8	45 of 454	90.1%	★★★★★
2023	68.4	87 of 448	80.6%	★★★★☆
2022	81.5	37 of 431	91.4%	★★★★★
2021	61.7	100 of 410	75.6%	★★★★☆
2019	70.7	72 of 438	83.6%	★★★★☆
2018	72.6	62 of 428	85.5%	★★★★☆
2017	76.7	40 of 420	90.5%	★★★★★
2016	76.6	43 of 426	89.9%	★★★★★
2015	84.5	23 of 435	94.7%	★★★★★
2014	84.1	23 of 425	94.6%	★★★★★
2013	88.2	13 of 425	96.9%	★★★★★
2012	90.9	5 of 396	98.7%	★★★★★
2011	91.0	4 of 402	99.0%	★★★★★
2010	92.3	5 of 384	98.7%	★★★★★
2009	92.9	3 of 372	99.2%	★★★★★
2008	91.1	4 of 370	98.9%	★★★★★
2007	89.0	10 of 358	97.2%	★★★★★
2006	88.7	8 of 335	97.6%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	69.2	67 of 376	82.2%	★★★★☆
2025	87.1	34 of 391	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	88.2	24 of 382	93.7%	★★★★★
2023	74.9	63 of 384	83.6%	★★★★☆
2022	92.2	20 of 372	94.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	57.4	120 of 431	72.2%	★★★★☆
2025	76.7	61 of 438	86.1%	★★★★☆
2024	79.8	50 of 435	88.5%	★★★★☆
2023	65.0	103 of 433	76.2%	★★★★☆
2022	83.5	38 of 430	91.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	133 of 436	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	78.4	50 of 442	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	84.3	38 of 436	91.3%	★★★★★
2023	70.1	80 of 436	81.7%	★★★★☆
2022	82.9	38 of 427	91.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	48.0	141 of 334	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	78.1	50 of 341	85.3%	★★★★☆
2024	91.5	7 of 346	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	52.6	125 of 343	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	81.7	37 of 339	89.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

African American (2026)91st percentile+11 vs school

Male (2026)83rd percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)74th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)66th percentile-15 vs school

High school

African American (2026)82nd percentile+10 vs school

Female (2026)72nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)69th percentile~ school

White (2026)58th percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies83%+43 vs state

Mathematics65%+22 vs state

Biology63%+16 vs state

HS Physical Science53%-8 vs state

Algebra I50%~ state avg

United States History38%~ state avg

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by a student
Wednesday, April 28, 2010

World class education a diamond in the rough. If you live in Augusta and care about your kids education, do everything you can to get them into this high school. Parents from Columbia like to diss dirt on the Richmond county school system but they are guilty for breaking rules of the county to get their privileged kids into this high school. I graduated from here in 2005. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	1324 Laney Walker Blvd	Augusta	30901	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(706) 823-6933	640	40	16.1	69.8%	106 (16.6%)	425 (66.4%)	56 (8.8%)	18 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	32 (5.0%)	56.4	128^th of 455 public high schools	71.9%		77.8	53^rd of 451 public high schools	88.2%	75	50.4	63.3	38.4	63.2	73.3	60.3	82.9	53.1	$13,343	$1,078	$12,264
Laney High School	Public	9-12	1339 Laney Walker Blvd	Augusta	30901	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 823-6900	736	43	17.1	100.0%	18 (2.4%)	678 (92.1%)	26 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.8%)	8.9	419^th of 455 public high schools	7.9%		8.7	419^th of 451 public high schools	7.1%		15.3	16.4	7.8						$13,004	$1,704	$11,300
Davidson Fine Arts Magnet	Public, Magnet	6-12	615 12th St	Augusta	30901	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	Yes	No	No	(706) 823-6924	747	44	17.0	42.0%	264 (35.3%)	339 (45.4%)	43 (5.8%)	38 (5.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.9%)	88.2	17^th of 455 public high schools	96.3%		95.6	4^th of 451 public high schools	99.1%	13	93.1	83.0	52.7	80.6	85.2	93.7	91.3	77.0	$13,406	$1,119	$12,287
Josey High School	Public	9-12	1701 15th St	Augusta	30901	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7360	625	41	15.2	100.0%	15 (2.4%)	521 (83.4%)	78 (12.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	6.3	432^nd of 455 public high schools	5.1%		5.3	436^th of 451 public high schools	3.3%	4	9.8	9.7	7.5						$16,022	$1,565	$14,456
Academy of Richmond County High School	Public	9-12	910 Russell St	Augusta	30904	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7152	1,178	66	17.9	85.1%	170 (14.4%)	837 (71.1%)	87 (7.4%)	7 (0.6%)	7 (0.6%)	20 (1.7%)	50 (4.2%)	10	411^th of 455 public high schools	9.7%		16.2	379^th of 451 public high schools	16.0%	32	13.7	16.4	12.9						$12,336	$1,209	$11,127
Butler High School	Public	9-12	2011 Lumpkin Rd	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 796-4959	878	52	17.0	100.0%	37 (4.2%)	770 (87.7%)	49 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.4%)	6	434^th of 455 public high schools	4.6%		4.1	446^th of 451 public high schools	1.1%	12	6.3	7.8	9.6						$12,383	$1,628	$10,755
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School	Public	6-12	3200 Augusta Tech Dr # B	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 823-5580	433	31	14.1	82.0%	53 (12.2%)	324 (74.8%)	30 (6.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	19 (4.4%)	56.2	130^th of 455 public high schools	71.4%		65.4	102^nd of 451 public high schools	77.4%	28	40.9	62.9		29.9	24.0	46.9	18.3	36.7	$16,291	$1,111	$15,180
Westside High School	Public	9-12	1002 Patriots Way	Augusta	30907	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 868-4030	1,088	56	19.4	85.0%	98 (9.0%)	840 (77.2%)	79 (7.3%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	61 (5.6%)	10.4	409^th of 455 public high schools	10.1%		8.2	423^rd of 451 public high schools	6.2%	14	8.0	9.6	20.5						$12,192	$1,131	$11,061
Augusta Youth Development Campus	Public	5-12	3481 Mike Padgett Hwy	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 792-7521	28	7	4.0	89.3%	10 (35.7%)	14 (50.0%)	3 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)								(n/a)
Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	3485 Mike Padgett Hwy	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 771-7854	11	2	5.5	72.7%	1 (9.1%)	10 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.5	448^th of 455 public high schools	1.5%					(n/a)	5.6	0.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School

What is the racial makeup of Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School?

Students at Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School are 66% African American, 17% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School in?

Richmond County

How many students attend Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 640 students attended Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School.

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Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School ranks 128^th of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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