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#1077 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 47% in state
Richmond Hill K-8
Elementary School · Richmond County · Augusta, GA
A Richmond County elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3420 Julia Ave, Augusta, GA 30906
- Math 5% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 9% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richmond Hill K-8 score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 7% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Richmond Hill K-8 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 25Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Hains Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Alleluia Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Gracewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Wheeless Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 751 | Compare → |
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
- #10 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
Richmond Hill K-8 is listed in Richmond County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richmond Hill K-8
Richmond Hill K-8 is a public elementary school in Augusta, GA, part of Richmond County, serving approximately 1,159 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,077 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richmond Hill K-8
What grades does Richmond Hill K-8 serve?
Richmond Hill K-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Richmond Hill K-8?
Richmond Hill K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 1,159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Hill K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Hill K-8 is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richmond Hill K-8 rank in GA?
Richmond Hill K-8 ranks #1,077 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Richmond Hill K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Richmond Hill K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Richmond Hill K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richmond Hill K-8 has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Richmond Hill K-8 a charter school?
No, Richmond Hill K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richmond Hill K-8 a Title I school?
No, Richmond Hill K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richmond Hill K-8?
100.0% of students at Richmond Hill K-8 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (706) 826-1000
- 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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