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Glenn Hills High School

High School · Richmond County · Augusta, GA

A Richmond County high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2840 Glenn Hills Dr, Augusta, GA 30906

  • Math 1% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 5% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency4.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-41.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-37.3 pts
Overall Proficiency3% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness4.0Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation13.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$13,883
Chronic Absenteeism61.9%

Students at Glenn Hills High School score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency1%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency5%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 64 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2016
Math
2%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
2%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
2%
ELA
8%
2024
Math
1%
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Glenn Hills 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
13.3% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.66–121.5 mi431Compare →
Alleluia Community SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–122.7 mi121Compare →
Aquinas High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3private9–122.8 mi219Compare →
Butler High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.39–123.0 mi900Compare →

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
#33 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

Glenn Hills High School is listed in Richmond County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glenn Hills High School

Glenn Hills High School is a public high school in Augusta, GA, part of Richmond County, serving approximately 852 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,113 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glenn Hills High School

What grades does Glenn Hills High School serve?

Glenn Hills High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Glenn Hills High School?

Glenn Hills High School has an enrollment of approximately 852 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenn Hills High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Glenn Hills High School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glenn Hills High School rank in GA?

Glenn Hills High School ranks #2,113 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Glenn Hills High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Glenn Hills High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Glenn Hills High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenn Hills High School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Glenn Hills High School a charter school?

No, Glenn Hills High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glenn Hills High School a Title I school?

No, Glenn Hills High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glenn Hills High School?

100.0% of students at Glenn Hills 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
852
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.9%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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