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Glenn Hills Middle School

Middle School · Richmond County · Augusta, GA

A Richmond County middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2941 Glenn Hills Dr, Augusta, GA 30906

  • Math 1% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 12% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-41.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.2 pts
Overall Proficiency6% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$13,883
Chronic Absenteeism52.8%

Students at Glenn Hills Middle School score 6% 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 Proficiency12%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 70 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 6% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
4%
ELA
7%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
7%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
2%
ELA
6%
2021*
Math
2%
ELA
6%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
9%
2024
Math
1%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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 Middle 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat 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

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
Alleluia Community SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–123.1 mi121Compare →
Langford Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.26–83.9 mi719Compare →
Lighthouse Care Center of AugustaEnrollment path unverified5.1K–124.1 mi31Compare →
Tutt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.16–84.4 mi465Compare →

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
#49 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 Middle School is listed in Richmond County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glenn Hills Middle School

Glenn Hills Middle School is a public middle school in Augusta, GA, part of Richmond County, serving approximately 744 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,252 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glenn Hills Middle School

What grades does Glenn Hills Middle School serve?

Glenn Hills Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Glenn Hills Middle School?

Glenn Hills Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 744 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Glenn Hills Middle 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 Glenn Hills Middle School rank in GA?

Glenn Hills Middle School ranks #2,252 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Glenn Hills Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Glenn Hills Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenn Hills Middle School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Glenn Hills Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Glenn Hills Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Glenn Hills Middle 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 – 8th
Enrollment
744
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.8%
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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