Summary:
Zip code 30906 in Augusta, Georgia is served by two middle schools—Glenn Hills Middle School and Richmond Hill Middle School—both part of the Richmond County School District, serving grades 6-8 with a combined enrollment of roughly 1,373 students, all of whom qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Both schools face significant academic challenges, ranking in the bottom 5% of Georgia middle schools. Richmond Hill Middle School is the stronger performer overall, ranking 553rd (4th percentile) compared to Glenn Hills Middle School's 568th (2nd percentile). Richmond Hill outperforms Glenn Hills in every grade-level math assessment—for example, 11.6% vs. 7.7% proficiency in 8th grade math—and nearly doubles Glenn Hills in 8th grade science (9.3% vs. 5.0%). Richmond Hill also has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate at 26.4% versus Glenn Hills' 43.1%, which is more than double the state average. Notably, Glenn Hills spends more per student ($12,923 vs. $11,849) and has a better student-teacher ratio (15.3:1 vs. 19.1:1), yet still trails Richmond Hill in most subjects, suggesting attendance and school climate may matter more than resources alone.
There are some encouraging signs. Glenn Hills showed a remarkable jump in Algebra I proficiency from 3.8% to 14.3% year-over-year, and both schools improved their state rankings. Richmond Hill's 8th grade science performance nearly doubled the district average, and its social studies proficiency rose from 0% to 6.6%. Both schools also show relative strength in High School Physical Science (43.5% at Glenn Hills, 37.5% at Richmond Hill), far closer to the state average than any other subject. However, proficiency rates in core subjects remain 30-40 points below state averages, and chronic absenteeism—especially at Glenn Hills—remains the most pressing issue. Note that English Language Arts scores for 2025-2026 are not yet available; they will be released in December.
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