For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,308 students in the neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Laney Walker are Johnson Health Science And Engineering Magnet School and Laney High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Johnson Health Science And Engineering Magnet School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Health Science And Engineering Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1324 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Gr: 6-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Laney High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1339 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6900
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta, GA include Johnson Health Science And Engineering Magnet School and Laney High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta?
the neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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