Richmond County School District
School District · Augusta, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
50
30 elem, 8 mid, 11 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,883
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
50
30 elem, 8 mid, 11 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,883
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#140 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,883
$245 vs Georgia median
District size
29,384 students
Much larger than Georgia median
About Richmond County
Richmond County is a Augusta, Georgia school district serving 50 schools. The district educates 29,384 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. The district invests $13,883 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Richmond County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Davidson Magnet School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Richmond County students show an average math proficiency of 16.3% and ELA proficiency of 21.2%.
The district includes 30 elementary schools , 8 middle schools , and 11 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Richmond County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Richmond County with test data.
Schools in Richmond County
50 schools Elementary Schools 30
Middle Schools 8
High Schools 11
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Augusta
- Total Enrollment
- 29,384
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,505
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Richmond County?
Richmond County has 50 schools in total — 30 elementary, 8 middle, and 11 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Richmond County?
The average composite rating for Richmond County is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Richmond County?
Richmond County spends $13,883 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Richmond County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Richmond County is 11.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Richmond County?
Davidson Magnet School is the highest-rated school in Richmond County with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Richmond County?
Across schools in Richmond County with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Richmond County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Richmond County has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 50 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 16.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 21.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in GA
Compare Richmond County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
- Whitfield County (22)
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.
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