Best Schools in Augusta, Georgia
54 schools · 27 Elementary · 5 Middle · 13 High · 9 Other
Choosing a school in Augusta?
Use this page to compare every school in Augusta by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Davidson Magnet School
High · Richmond County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Johnson Magnet
High · Richmond County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Walker Traditional Elementary School
Elementary · Richmond County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Augusta for 2026 are Davidson Magnet School (9.3/10), Johnson Magnet (9.1/10), and Walker Traditional Elementary School (8.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 38 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
54
41 public · 13 private
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
Median Home
$172,440
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
54
41 public · 13 private
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
Median Home
$172,440
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.8/10 despite 67% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Augusta schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Augusta schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Augusta
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 38 rated schools; 54 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davidson Magnet School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Johnson Magnet | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Walker Traditional Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Gracewood Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Belair K-8 School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Jenkins-White Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Meadowbrook Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Bayvale Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Barton Chapel Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.6/10
- Median household income
- $53,175
- Median home value
- $172,440
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Avg commute
- 21 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 49%
14% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Augusta compares
Georgia rank
#208 of 243
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Georgia avg (6.3)
Median household income
$53k
76% of Georgia median
Schools in this city
51
Richmond County runs Augusta's public schools
41 public schools. Richmond County is the dominant district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Augusta is a Richmond County school (39 of 41).
Among 38 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.4 to 9.3 — the spread is inside Augusta, not a citywide average.
- Richmond County39 public · 95%
- Department of Juvenile Justice2 public · 5%
About Schools in Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, Georgia has 39 ranked public schools with an average score of 5.8 out of 10. Performance is spread across a wide range, and only 6 schools — 15% of the total — score 7 or higher. That split matters for parents: strong options exist, but they are concentrated, not distributed evenly across the city.
The top performers are dominated by magnet programs. Davidson Magnet School leads the city with an 8.9 out of 10, the highest score among all Augusta public schools. Johnson Magnet follows closely at 8.8. Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School scores 7.9, offering a career and technical focus at the high school level. These three schools alone account for three of the city's six high-performing campuses, which tells parents that specialized programs are where Richmond County concentrates its strongest academic results. Wilkinson Gardens Elementary rounds out the elementary tier at 7.6, and Academy of Richmond County High School adds a fifth solid option at 7.1.
Because the top schools are magnets, enrollment is not automatic. Parents need to research application windows, eligibility criteria, and transportation early. Families zoned to lower-scoring neighborhood schools are not locked out of high-performing options, but they do need to be proactive. The city average of 5.8 reflects real variation beneath it — some schools score well above, others pull the number down. Checking individual school scores on MySchoolScout gives a clearer picture than relying on district-level averages alone.
Practically speaking, Augusta parents comparing schools should prioritize the magnet pipeline if academics are the primary concern. Davidson and Johnson Magnet rank at the top by a meaningful margin and serve students through high school. For families with elementary-age children, Wilkinson Gardens is the standout non-magnet option in the ranked data. With 85% of Augusta's ranked schools scoring below 7, doing school-level research before choosing a neighborhood or committing to a zone will have a significant impact on the education a child receives here.
Elementary Schools
27 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 672 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.8 |
| 2 | 441 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 3 | 1,061 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.7 |
| 4 | 434 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 |
| 5 | 467 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 |
| 6 | 380 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.1 |
| 7 | 406 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.1 |
| 8 | 426 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.0 |
| 9 | 516 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.6 |
| 10 | 432 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.5 |
Show all 27 elementary schools in Augusta
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 391 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 |
| 2 | 744 students · 6th–8th | 4.9 |
| 3 | 465 students · 6th–8th | 4.5 |
| 4 | 719 students · 6th–8th | 4.2 |
| 5 | 552 students · 6th–8th | 4.2 |
High Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 727 students · 6th–12th | 9.3 |
| 2 | 656 students · 6th–12th | 9.1 |
| 3 | 431 students · 6th–12th | 6.3 |
| 4 | 1,175 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 |
| 5 | 1,020 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 |
| 6 | 1,124 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 |
| 7 | 736 students · 9th–12th | 4.9 |
| 8 | 852 students · 9th–12th | 4.8 |
| 9 | 900 students · 9th–12th | 4.1 |
| 10 | 636 students · 9th–12th | 3.9 |
Show all 13 high schools in Augusta
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.7 | ||
Private Schools8 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 77 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 229 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Logos Classical AcademyPrivate 166 students · Kindergarten–11th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Soar AcademyPrivate 31 students · 1st–11th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | Westabou Montessori SchoolPrivate 63 students · Pre-K–9th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | 501 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | Alleluia Community SchoolPrivate 121 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | 98 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Augusta
Augusta, Georgia · 54 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 5 ZIP codes
Median Income
$53,175
Median Home Value
$172,440
Median Rent
$1,043/mo
Population
193,397
College Educated
27%
Homeownership
49%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
23.1%
Community Profile
Augusta has a median household income of $53,175. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $172,440, with a median rent of $1,043/month. The area has a poverty rate of 23.1%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Georgia
- Elementary
- 27
- Middle
- 5
- High
- 13
- Other
- 9
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Augusta, Georgia
How many schools are in Augusta, Georgia?
Augusta has 54 schools, including 41 public and 13 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Augusta, Georgia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Augusta is 5.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Augusta, Georgia?
The top-ranked school in Augusta on MySchoolScout is Davidson Magnet School with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Augusta, Georgia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Augusta on MySchoolScout is Walker Traditional Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Augusta, Georgia?
The top-ranked middle school in Augusta on MySchoolScout is W.s. Hornsby Middle School with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What is the best high school in Augusta, Georgia?
The top-ranked high school in Augusta on MySchoolScout is Davidson Magnet School with a composite score of 9.3/10.
How many school districts serve Augusta, Georgia?
Augusta is served by 2 school districts: Department of Juvenile Justice, Richmond County.
What is the education level in Augusta, Georgia?
According to Census data, 27% of adults in Augusta have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Augusta, Georgia?
The median household income in Augusta is approximately $53,175 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Augusta, Georgia?
Yes, Augusta has 13 private schools alongside 41 public schools. The top-rated private school is Immaculate Conception Catholic School with a score of 7.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Augusta, Georgia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Augusta is 11.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Augusta, Georgia?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.