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#2182 of 2,268 schools in GA
Cross Creek High School
High School · Richmond County · Augusta, GA
A Richmond County high school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3855 Old Waynesboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30906
- Math 3% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 13% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 78.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cross Creek High School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 73 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cross Creek High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,159
Median home value
$115,000
Median rent
$1,051/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
52.6%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Regional Youth Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 2.5 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Augusta Youth Development CampusEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 2.5 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Butler High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 900 | Compare → |
| Alleluia Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 121 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Richmond County
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #43 of 50
- District spending per student
- $13,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cross Creek High School is listed in Richmond County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cross Creek High School
Cross Creek High School is a public high school in Augusta, GA, part of Richmond County, serving approximately 1,124 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,182 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cross Creek High School
What grades does Cross Creek High School serve?
Cross Creek High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cross Creek High School?
Cross Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross Creek High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cross Creek High School rank in GA?
Cross Creek High School ranks #2,182 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Cross Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cross Creek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cross Creek High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cross Creek High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cross Creek High School a charter school?
No, Cross Creek High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cross Creek High School a Title I school?
No, Cross Creek High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cross Creek High School?
66.1% of students at Cross Creek High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.4%
- Phone
- (706) 772-8140
- 4-Year Graduation
- 78.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30906)
- 61,415
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30906; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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