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W.S. Hornsby Middle School

Q: Is W.S. Hornsby Middle School a good school?

W.S. Hornsby Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.6% of Georgia middle schools.

Q: How many students attend W.S. Hornsby Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 391 students attended W.S. Hornsby Middle School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of W.S. Hornsby Middle School?

Students at W.S. Hornsby Middle School are 95% African American, 2% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Q: What high school do graduates of W.S. Hornsby Middle School attend?

Students who attend W.S. Hornsby Middle School usually go on to attend Laney High School

Public Grades 6-8

569^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 2% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

W.S. Hornsby Middle School in Augusta, GA, serves 391 students in grades 6-8 within the Richmond County School District, where 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Academic proficiency at W.S. Hornsby is significantly below both district and state averages. In the most recent testing cycle, only 6-8% of students scored proficient in grade-level math, compared to state averages of 40-46%. Science proficiency is particularly low at 1%, and social studies proficiency sits at 3.8%. One notable bright spot is Algebra I: 22.6% of students taking this advanced course scored proficient, which actually exceeds the district average of 19.4% and represents a strong improvement from just 4.2% a few years ago. This suggests the school is successfully supporting a small group of advanced math students, even as the majority of the student body struggles with grade-level content.

Chronic absenteeism is a critical challenge, with 50.3% of students missing significant school time—nearly double the district rate and almost three times the state average. This rate has also risen sharply from 35.4% the previous year. For comparison, nearby Glenn Hills Middle School and Murphey Middle School have lower absenteeism rates (43.1% and 45.9%, respectively). The contrast with schools in the neighboring Columbia County district is stark—schools like Riverside Middle School and Stallings Island Middle School achieve proficiency rates of 70-80% or higher. While W.S. Hornsby spends more per student ($15,159) than many higher-performing peers, the combination of high absenteeism and low proficiency indicates that addressing attendance and instructional support will be essential for improvement.

391

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,159

Per pupil spending ?

75.4%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

All students receive free meals (Community Eligibility, 2024-25)

310 Kentucky Ave
Augusta, GA 30901

(706) 823-6928

District: Richmond County

Students who attend W.S. Hornsby Middle School usually attend:

High:

Laney High School

Feeder schools for W.S. Hornsby Middle School:

Elementary:	Lamar - Milledge Elementary School
	W.S. Hornsby Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.6%

White:

2.0%

Hispanic:

1.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 5th percentile in 2016 → 2nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (21% vs 43% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (2nd percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (50% vs 18% Georgia)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school21%

District avg18%

Georgia avg43%

569^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 2%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

From bottom 5% (2016) to bottom 2% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 8Middle 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	5.8	569 of 578	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	7.8	568 of 585	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	6.3	569 of 578	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	5.8	564 of 569	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	6.4	553 of 558	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	6.9	536 of 542	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	5.0	550 of 559	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	5.6	533 of 543	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	7.3	521 of 539	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	7.0	519 of 545	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	7.9	505 of 537	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	6.8	503 of 521	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	12.0	489 of 527	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	10.8	472 of 508	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	4.2	488 of 504	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	9.1	476 of 480	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	12.8	478 of 494	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	10.6	483 of 489	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	10.4	477 of 485	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	11.9	476 of 482	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	6.1	548 of 550	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	8.1	554 of 567	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	7.2	546 of 558	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	5.9	546 of 553	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	5.8	541 of 544	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	4.9	546 of 550	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	7.7	554 of 569	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	5.7	554 of 561	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	5.7	555 of 559	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	7.3	546 of 553	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	12.4	422 of 425	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	19.3	408 of 442	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	20.3	400 of 437	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	19.1	407 of 429	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	20.2	402 of 431	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)1st percentile~ school

Male (2026)1st percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)1st percentile~ school

Female (2026)<1st percentile~ school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Science100%+70 vs state

Algebra I23%-25 vs state

Mathematics7%-36 vs state

Social Studies4%-36 vs state

HS Physical Science0%-61 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, July 29, 2019

Good school and caring teachers. Please update your information and the homes surrounding the school. The revitalized project in Downtown Augusta has really changed the area in a positive way. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, February 2, 2015

Ghetto school, a lot of fights and bullying. The Principle's do absolutely nothing but suspend the kids and send them right back to school. Parent to Parent conferences for a mediation??? FORGET IT. They look at you as if you're wrong for wanting your child to be in a peaceful environment while learning. I had to withdraw my child due to bullying. This is a terrible school and I would not recommend this nightmare of a school to my worst enemy. Run, run away as far and as fast as you can. They don't care about these children and they tell lies and cover up what really goes on. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, May 16, 2014

My child loves to learn. I love the fact that there is an after-school program as well a summer program. Even though these activities are strictly voluntary, I do commend the school for reaching out. It is up to us as parents to play a major role in our child’s education as well. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (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	Directly certified (2024-25)	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 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
W.S. Hornsby Middle School	Public	6-8	310 Kentucky Ave	Augusta	30901	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 823-6928	391	26	15.0	75.4%	8 (2.0%)	370 (94.6%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	5.8	569^th of 578 public middle schools	1.6%		7.8	568^th of 585 public middle schools	2.9%	1	22.6		6.7	6.5	7.6	1.0	3.8	0.0	$15,159	$1,396	$13,763
Murphey Middle School	Public	6-8	1701 15th St	Augusta	30901	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7360	512	39	13.1	65.8%	9 (1.8%)	424 (82.8%)	70 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	5.6	571^st of 578 public middle schools	1.2%		6	575^th of 585 public middle schools	1.7%	4	16.7		5.0	6.4	7.7	2.4	1.9	0.0	$15,250	$1,443	$13,806
Tutt Middle School	Public	6-8	495 Boy Scout Rd	Augusta	30909	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7288	617	47	13.1	44.9%	57 (9.2%)	484 (78.4%)	30 (4.9%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	31 (5.0%)	7.3	560^th of 578 public middle schools	3.1%		9.5	558^th of 585 public middle schools	4.6%	2	22.9		6.1	6.7	12.6	1.3	9.0	20.0	$14,901	$1,543	$13,357
Richmond Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	3420 Julia Ave	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 826-1000	667	35	19.1	60.6%	24 (3.6%)	569 (85.3%)	42 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	29 (4.3%)	8.5	553^rd of 578 public middle schools	4.3%		5.2	579^th of 585 public middle schools	1.0%	26	11.8		6.1	7.4	11.6	9.3	6.6	37.5	$11,849	$1,161	$10,687
Glenn Hills Middle School	Public	6-8	2941 Glenn Hills Dr	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 796-4705	706	46	15.3	61.3%	20 (2.8%)	598 (84.7%)	62 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	24 (3.4%)	6.7	568^th of 578 public middle schools	1.7%		6.6	573^rd of 585 public middle schools	2.1%	5	14.3		3.3	6.3	7.7	5.0	5.9	43.5	$12,923	$1,455	$11,468
Belair Middle School	Public	6-8	150 Potential Way	Augusta	30909	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(706) 821-2766	776	45	17.2	32.6%	24 (3.1%)	662 (85.3%)	49 (6.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.8%)	25 (3.2%)	15.2	506^th of 578 public middle schools	12.5%					(n/a)	83.4		12.1	10.6	28.7	12.3	7.7	66.7	$12,653	$1,235	$11,419
Stallings Island Middle School	Public	6-8	3830 Blackstone Camp Rd	Martinez	30907	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 447-2106	729	44	16.6	5.3%	418 (57.3%)	84 (11.5%)	60 (8.2%)	119 (16.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (6.0%)	89.9	44^th of 578 public middle schools	92.4%		95.9	26^th of 585 public middle schools	95.6%	18	78.9		74.9	78.6	72.5		75.3	75.7	$11,286	$138	$11,148
Lakeside Middle School	Public	6-8	527 Blue Ridge Dr	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 855-6900	498	39	12.7	17.7%	235 (47.2%)	113 (22.7%)	67 (13.5%)	32 (6.4%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	44 (8.8%)	67.6	162^nd of 578 public middle schools	72.0%		76.7	122^nd of 585 public middle schools	79.1%	40	62.6		50.0	51.0	57.7	2.2	45.8	72.9	$14,410	$644	$13,766
Pine Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	2147 McElmurray Rd	Hephzibah	30815	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 592-3730	757	48	15.6	43.1%	160 (21.1%)	502 (66.3%)	45 (5.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.1%)	7.9	557^th of 578 public middle schools	3.6%		11.3	547^th of 585 public middle schools	6.5%	10	25.0		6.8	5.6	16.4	2.4	8.6	10.7	$13,017	$1,645	$11,373
Riverside Middle School	Public	6-8	1095 Furys Ferry Rd	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 868-3712	711	45	15.8	5.2%	447 (62.9%)	87 (12.2%)	86 (12.1%)	33 (4.6%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	52 (7.3%)	92.2	30^th of 578 public middle schools	94.8%		96	25^th of 585 public middle schools	95.7%	5	95.1		81.6	77.9	83.0	35.9	65.7	84.8	$12,146	$139	$12,008

Frequently Asked Questions about W.S. Hornsby Middle School

How many students attend W.S. Hornsby Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 391 students attended W.S. Hornsby Middle School.

What district is W.S. Hornsby Middle School in?

Richmond County

What high school do graduates of W.S. Hornsby Middle School attend?

Students who attend W.S. Hornsby Middle School usually go on to attend Laney High School

What is the racial makeup of W.S. Hornsby Middle School?

Students at W.S. Hornsby Middle School are 95% African American, 2% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is W.S. Hornsby Middle School a good school?

W.S. Hornsby Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.6% of Georgia middle schools.

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