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Davidson Fine Arts Magnet

Public, Magnet Grades 6-12

17^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 457 Georgia High Schools

Better than 96% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Davidson Fine Arts Magnet in Augusta, GA, is a public magnet school serving 747 students in grades 6-12, and it stands out as one of Georgia's top-performing schools despite being part of the Richmond County district, which overall ranks near the bottom statewide.

Academically, Davidson's results are remarkable. In the latest testing cycle, 93.1% of students scored proficient in Algebra I, compared to just 19.4% district-wide and 48.1% statewide. Biology proficiency hit 83%, versus 17.3% for the district and 47.2% for Georgia. Eighth-grade math and social studies proficiency rates were 93.7% and 91.3%, respectively—roughly 70 percentage points above the district average. These numbers far exceed even other magnet schools nearby: Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School posts 50.4% in Algebra I and 63.3% in Biology, while Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School reaches 40.9% in Algebra I. Davidson also maintains a perfect 100% graduation rate over the past five years, and chronic absenteeism sits at just 6.3%—far below the district's 30.3% and the state's 17.7%. For context, nearby Laney High School, less than a mile away, has a 74% graduation rate and 50.8% chronic absenteeism.

What makes this success especially notable is that it spans all student groups. Davidson's African American students rank 6th in the state, and male students rank 6th as well, while female and white students both rank in the top 20. The school achieves these results while spending slightly less per student ($13,406) than several lower-performing neighbors, and it does so through an arts-integrated curriculum that doesn't sacrifice STEM or humanities rigor. With a decade of 5-star ratings and never ranking below the 86th percentile, Davidson is a consistent standout—a model of what a magnet school can accomplish even within a district where most high schools struggle to reach basic proficiency.

747

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,406

Per pupil spending ?

42%

Free/discounted lunch ?

615 12th St
Augusta, GA 30901

(706) 823-6924

District: Richmond County

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.4%

White:

35.3%

Two or more races:

7.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2016 → 96th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (84% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Georgia high schools

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school84%

District avg19%

Georgia avg44%

Middle school

26^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 4%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

17^th of 457

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 4%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 11High Schools in the Richmond County

180^th of 202Richmond 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	92.5	26 of 578	95.5%	★★★★★
2025	99.3	3 of 585	99.5%	★★★★★
2024	99.2	5 of 578	99.1%	★★★★★
2023	97.6	16 of 569	97.2%	★★★★★
2022	96.5	24 of 558	95.7%	★★★★★
2021	94.5	32 of 542	94.1%	★★★★★
2019	99.1	4 of 559	99.3%	★★★★★
2018	99.4	3 of 543	99.4%	★★★★★
2017	97.8	12 of 539	97.8%	★★★★★
2016	97.2	13 of 545	97.6%	★★★★★
2015	98.5	9 of 537	98.3%	★★★★★
2014	86.7	2 of 521	99.6%	★★★★★
2013	87.2	1 of 527	99.8%	★★★★★
2012	87.7	2 of 508	99.6%	★★★★★
2011	89.3	1 of 504	99.8%	★★★★★
2010	90.8	1 of 494	99.8%	★★★★★
2009	92.2	1 of 466	99.8%	★★★★★
2008	93.8	1 of 462	99.8%	★★★★★
2007	93.0	1 of 445	99.8%	★★★★★
2006	93.3	1 of 420	99.8%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	96.5	7 of 480	98.5%	★★★★★
2025	97.7	5 of 494	99.0%	★★★★★
2024	98.1	5 of 489	99.0%	★★★★★
2023	96.2	8 of 485	98.4%	★★★★★
2022	95.0	13 of 482	97.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	93.1	20 of 550	96.4%	★★★★★
2025	96.0	12 of 567	97.9%	★★★★★
2024	95.1	14 of 558	97.5%	★★★★★
2023	92.5	32 of 553	94.2%	★★★★★
2022	89.6	45 of 544	91.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	90.0	42 of 550	92.4%	★★★★★
2025	95.8	11 of 569	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	95.6	16 of 561	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	91.4	40 of 559	92.8%	★★★★★
2022	90.1	46 of 553	91.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	88.2	24 of 404	94.1%	★★★★★
2025	95.5	3 of 415	99.3%	★★★★★
2024	94.4	6 of 417	98.6%	★★★★★
2023	88.0	36 of 429	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	87.2	41 of 425	90.4%	★★★★★

High school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	88.2	17 of 457	96.3%	★★★★★
2025	95.6	4 of 451	99.1%	★★★★★
2024	94.4	8 of 454	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	91.1	19 of 448	95.8%	★★★★★
2022	84.1	31 of 431	92.8%	★★★★★
2021	70.0	56 of 410	86.3%	★★★★☆
2019	90.8	11 of 438	97.5%	★★★★★
2018	92.4	8 of 428	98.1%	★★★★★
2017	94.1	7 of 420	98.3%	★★★★★
2016	93.5	6 of 426	98.6%	★★★★★
2015	97.0	2 of 435	99.5%	★★★★★
2014	90.7	2 of 425	99.5%	★★★★★
2013	92.1	2 of 425	99.5%	★★★★★
2012	91.7	4 of 396	99.0%	★★★★★
2011	92.3	1 of 402	99.8%	★★★★★
2010	93.9	2 of 384	99.5%	★★★★★
2009	93.8	1 of 372	99.7%	★★★★★
2008	94.6	1 of 370	99.7%	★★★★★
2007	94.2	1 of 358	99.7%	★★★★★
2006	93.7	1 of 335	99.7%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	95.3	6 of 377	98.4%	★★★★★
2025	99.0	3 of 391	99.2%	★★★★★
2024	99.1	2 of 382	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	93.7	14 of 384	96.4%	★★★★★
2022	92.1	21 of 372	94.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	87.4	20 of 431	95.4%	★★★★★
2025	95.5	5 of 438	98.9%	★★★★★
2024	94.6	8 of 435	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	91.1	20 of 433	95.4%	★★★★★
2022	84.6	34 of 430	92.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	92.9	6 of 436	98.6%	★★★★★
2025	97.2	3 of 442	99.3%	★★★★★
2024	94.5	10 of 436	97.7%	★★★★★
2023	94.7	9 of 436	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	83.8	36 of 427	91.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	83.0	20 of 334	94.0%	★★★★★
2025	93.8	6 of 341	98.2%	★★★★★
2024	90.0	11 of 346	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	92.6	7 of 343	98.0%	★★★★★
2022	80.5	43 of 339	87.3%	★★★★☆

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)99th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)96th percentile~ school

White (2026)94th percentile~ school

Male (2026)92nd percentile-3 vs school

High school

Male (2026)99th percentile~ school

African American (2026)98th percentile~ school

Female (2026)95th percentile~ school

White (2026)94th percentile~ school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I93%+45 vs state

Social Studies91%+51 vs state

Mathematics87%+44 vs state

Biology83%+36 vs state

HS Physical Science77%+16 vs state

United States History53%+14 vs state

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Monday, May 27, 2019

The fine arts program is phenomenal. Students have to keep their grades up to stay there which allows for a high work-ethic environment. Have not witnessed a single fight in my seven years there. Great college preparation. 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 Science (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 (2025)	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 Science 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
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 457 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
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%)	9	420^th of 457 public high schools	8.1%		8.7	419^th of 451 public high schools	7.1%	1	15.3	16.4	7.8							$13,004	$1,704	$11,300
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	127^th of 457 public high schools	72.2%		77.8	53^rd of 451 public high schools	88.2%	74	50.4	63.3	38.4	63.2	73.3	60.3		82.9	53.1	$13,343	$1,078	$12,264
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%)	10.1	412^th of 457 public high schools	9.8%		16.2	379^th of 451 public high schools	16.0%	33	13.7	16.4	12.9							$12,336	$1,209	$11,127
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%)	6.4	433^rd of 457 public high schools	5.3%		5.3	436^th of 451 public high schools	3.3%	3	9.8	9.7	7.5							$16,022	$1,565	$14,456
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%)	6.1	435^th of 457 public high schools	4.8%		4.1	446^th of 451 public high schools	1.1%	11	6.3	7.8	9.6							$12,383	$1,628	$10,755
Westside High School	Public	9-12	1002 Patriots Way	Augusta	30907	Columbia 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%)	10.5	410^th of 457 public high schools	10.3%		8.2	423^rd of 451 public high schools	6.2%	13	8.0	9.6	20.5							$12,192	$1,131	$11,061
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%)	56.3	130^th of 457 public high schools	71.6%		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
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%)	3.6	450^th of 457 public high schools	1.5%					(n/a)	5.6	0.0
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Davidson Fine Arts Magnet

What district is Davidson Fine Arts Magnet in?

Richmond County

How many students attend Davidson Fine Arts Magnet?

In the 2024-25 school year, 747 students attended Davidson Fine Arts Magnet.

Is Davidson Fine Arts Magnet a good school?

Yes! Davidson Fine Arts Magnet is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 17^th of 457 Georgia high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Davidson Fine Arts Magnet?

Students at Davidson Fine Arts Magnet are 45% African American, 35% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

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