For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 8,021 students in Augusta, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Augusta, GA are Davidson Magnet School, Johnson Magnet and Lighthouse Care Center Of Augusta. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Augusta, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Davidson Magnet School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Augusta, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davidson Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
615 12th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Grades: 6-12
| 731 students
Rank: #22.
Johnson Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1324 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Grades: 6-12
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Lighthouse Care Center Of Augusta
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Perimeter Pkwy
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 651-0005
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 651-0005
Grades: 5-11
| 29 students
Rank: #44.
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Augusta Tech Dr # B
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 823-5580
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 823-5580
Grades: 6-12
| 487 students
Rank: #55.
Augusta Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3481 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 792-7521
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 792-7521
Grades: 8-12
| 32 students
Rank: #66.
Academy Of Richmond County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
910 Russell St
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7152
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7152
Grades: 9-12
| 1,096 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cross Creek High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3855 Old Waynesboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 772-8140
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 772-8140
Grades: 9-12
| 1,157 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Westside High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 Patriots Way
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-4030
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-4030
Grades: 9-12
| 906 students
Rank: #99.
Josey High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 15th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7360
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7360
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Rank: #1010.
Laney High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1339 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6900
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 665 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Butler High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2011 Lumpkin Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4959
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4959
Grades: 9-12
| 770 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Glenn Hills High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2840 Glenn Hills Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4924
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4924
Grades: 9-12
| 871 students
Rank: n/an/a
Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
3485 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 771-7854
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 771-7854
Grades: 8-10
| 9 students
Augusta, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
970 Baker Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(709) 796-4965
Augusta, GA 30904
(709) 796-4965
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3431 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 772-9722
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 772-9722
Grades: 8-11
| 26 students
1321 Swanee Quintet Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6922
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6922
Grades: PK-8
| 480 students
1001 4th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6946
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6946
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
320 Kentucky Avenue
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6960
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6960
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Evening School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1740 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 796-4965
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 796-4965
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2011 Lumpkin Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 826-1000
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 826-1000
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2011 Lumpkin Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 826-1000
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 826-1000
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Learning Options Plc (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1740 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 796-4965
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 796-4965
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
510 Eve Street
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 826-1000
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 826-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Monte Sano Pre-k (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2164 Richmond Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 481-1813
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 481-1813
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1215 Northwood Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7266
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7266
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
1740 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 796-4965
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 796-4965
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Richmond County Evening High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2216 Bungalow Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 769-4880
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 769-4880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2160 Mura Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4972
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4972
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Sand Hills Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2403 Mount Auburn Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7272
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7272
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3420 Julia Ave
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4944
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4944
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
3310 Old Louisville Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4952
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4952
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
2534 Windsor Spring Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4939
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4939
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Augusta, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Augusta, GA include Davidson Magnet School, Johnson Magnet and Lighthouse Care Center Of Augusta.
How many public high schools are located in Augusta, GA?
13 public high schools are located in Augusta, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta, GA?
Augusta, GA public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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