Richmond County School District
School District · Augusta, Georgia
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
50
30 elem, 8 mid, 11 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,883
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
50
30 elem, 8 mid, 11 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,883
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Evaluating Richmond County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Richmond County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Davidson Magnet School
Augusta · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Johnson Magnet
Augusta · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Walker Traditional Elementary School
Augusta · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#161 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,883
$245 vs Georgia median
District size
29,384 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Richmond County ranks #161 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Richmond County's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 50 schools. Its top-rated schools are Davidson Magnet School (9.4/10), Johnson Magnet (8.8/10), and Walker Traditional Elementary School (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 67% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 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 Richmond County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Richmond County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Richmond County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (50 of 50). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davidson Magnet School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Johnson Magnet | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Walker Traditional Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Freedom Park Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Belair K-8 School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Lake Forest Hills Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Blythe Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Wheeless Road Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Richmond Hill K-8 | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 50 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 4.8/10, Richmond County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Davidson Magnet School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Richmond County students show an average math proficiency of 33.3% and ELA proficiency of 42.3%.
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 4.8/10. 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 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Richmond County?
Across schools in Richmond County with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.3%. 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 4.8/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.3%
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- Forsyth County (42)
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- 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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