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Public high school · Richmond County · Augusta, Georgia

Johnson Magnet

Johnson Magnet rates 9.1, among the strongest high schools in Richmond County, where the rated median is 5.0.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.1this school

9.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Richmond County median is 5.0.

#46 of 2,270 schools in Georgia · Richmond County: 11 high schools rated, median 5.0

The brief

A Richmond County high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 46 of 2,270 schools in Georgia and 2 of 50 in Richmond County.

Johnson Magnet is listed in Richmond County, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math57%14 points above the Georgia average of 43%296 students tested · 2025 GA
Reading76%36 points above the Georgia average of 40%296 students tested · 2025 GA
Proficiency has held near 67% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 GA; 32 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.5
25% of the rating
Academics
9.4
25% of the rating
College Readiness
9.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Johnson Magnet and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$23,019
Median home value
$92,200
Median rent
$805/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
23.4%
Poverty rate
44.6%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
46
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
58
Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
40.7% participation · state average 3 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
1 sport
0 boys' · 1 girls' · 8 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
42.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Six grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Johnson Magnet.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Johnson Magnet

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Augustus R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet Middle and High School is a public seven-year magnet school located in downtown Augusta, Georgia 1. The institution serves students from grades six through twelve 1. It draws its student body from all parts of Richmond County 1.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Questions families ask

What grades does Johnson Magnet serve?

Johnson Magnet serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Johnson Magnet?

Johnson Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 656 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Magnet?

The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Magnet is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Johnson Magnet rank in GA?

Johnson Magnet ranks #46 of 2,270 schools in GA.

What is Johnson Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnson Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Johnson Magnet?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Magnet has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Johnson Magnet a charter school?

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

Is Johnson Magnet a Title I school?

No, Johnson Magnet is not currently a Title I school.

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

42.4% of students at Johnson Magnet 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 facts

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
656
Student-teacher ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Richmond County
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#2 of 50
Schools in district
50
District spending per student
$13,883
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 30901)
16,187
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
35.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.