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#1668 of 2,268 schools in GA
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta
School · Richmond County · Augusta, GA
A Richmond County school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3100 Perimeter Pkwy, Augusta, GA 30909
- Math 0% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 9% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2020, to 5% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (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 27 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,710
Median home value
$237,600
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Preparatory Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Heart to Home Learning, Inc (thrive Academy)Private · tuition | 5.6 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Soar AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–10 | 2.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Augusta ChristianPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 624 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Richmond County
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #17 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
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is listed in Richmond County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is a public school in Augusta, GA, part of Richmond County, serving approximately 31 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,668 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta
What grades does Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta serve?
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta?
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta rank in GA?
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta ranks #1,668 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta's MySchoolScout rating?
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta a charter school?
No, Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta a Title I school?
No, Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta?
90.3% of students at Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richmond County
- Phone
- (706) 651-0005
- Area population (ZIP 30909)
- 44,940
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 30909; 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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