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#35 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 2% in state

Davidson Magnet School

High School · Richmond County · Augusta, GA

A Richmond County high school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

615 12th St, Augusta, GA 30901

  • Math 79% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 92% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics10.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency79% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+36.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+50.6 pts
Overall Proficiency86% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+32.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation50.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$13,883
Chronic Absenteeism8.1%

Students at Davidson Magnet School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency79%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency92%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 86% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
86%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2018
Math
81%
ELA
93%
2019
Math
81%
ELA
93%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
86%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
86%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
84%
2024
Math
79%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 92% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

45.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Davidson Magnet 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 65Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$23,019

Median home value

$92,200

Median rent

$805/mo

College educated

13.2%

Homeownership

23.4%

Poverty rate

44.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
50.1% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
0 boys'·2 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Curtis Baptist School (pk-12)Private · tuition8.9privateK–120.3 mi217Compare →
Immaculate Conception Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–120.5 mi62Compare →
Johnson MagnetEnrollment path unverified8.86–120.6 mi656Compare →
Laney High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.09–120.6 mi736Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#1 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

Davidson Magnet School is listed in Richmond County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Davidson Magnet School

Davidson Magnet School is a public high school in Augusta, GA, part of Richmond County, serving approximately 727 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Davidson Magnet School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School (DFA) is a public magnet school located in downtown Augusta, Georgia, serving students in grades 6 through 12 from Richmond County 1. The school provides a curriculum that includes college preparatory and Advanced Placement academic courses, alongside specialized instruction in visual arts, music, chorus, dance, cinema production, and theatre 1. The institution has received several recognitions, including designation as a National Grammy Signature School 1. It has been ranked as the number one school in the state of Georgia and has placed in the top 100 tier of Newsweek's 'America's Best High Schools' 1.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Davidson Magnet School

What grades does Davidson Magnet School serve?

Davidson Magnet School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Davidson Magnet School?

Davidson Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidson Magnet School?

The student-teacher ratio at Davidson Magnet School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Davidson Magnet School rank in GA?

Davidson Magnet School ranks #35 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Davidson Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?

Davidson Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Davidson Magnet School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Davidson Magnet School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Davidson Magnet School a charter school?

No, Davidson Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Davidson Magnet School a Title I school?

No, Davidson Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Davidson Magnet School?

45.8% of students at Davidson Magnet 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
727
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 30901)
16,187
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
35.9
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 30901; 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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