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#164 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 7% in state

Johnson Magnet

High School · Richmond County · Augusta, GA

A Richmond County high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1324 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta, GA 30901

  • Math 58% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.7% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+29.1 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation40.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$13,883
Chronic Absenteeism7.6%

Students at Johnson Magnet score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency58%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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

42.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Johnson Magnet 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 58Bikeable

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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 Programs4AP courses offered
40.7% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics1sport offered
0 boys'·1 girls'·8 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
Laney High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.09–120.1 mi736Compare →
Davidson Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.46–120.6 mi727Compare →
Curtis Baptist School (pk-12)Private · tuition8.9privateK–120.9 mi217Compare →
Immaculate Conception Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–120.9 mi62Compare →

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
#2 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

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

About Johnson Magnet

Johnson Magnet is a public high school in Augusta, GA, part of Richmond County, serving approximately 656 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Johnson Magnet

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 #164 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Johnson Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnson Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
656
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.6%
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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