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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 30906 Georgia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,564 students in 30906, GA (there are 5 private schools, serving 386 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 30906, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 30906, GA are Augusta Youth Development Campus, Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School and Goshen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30906 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30906, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 30906, GA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Augusta Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3481 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 792-7521
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3200 Augusta Tech Dr # B
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 823-5580
Gr: 6-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 Old Waynesboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Tobacco Road Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2397 Tobacco Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4658
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Gracewood Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2032 Tobacco Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4969
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Dorothy Hains Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Windsor Spring Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4918
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Glenn Hills Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2838 Glenn Hills Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4942
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1925 Kratha Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 737-7219
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3630 Goldfinch Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4915
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Cross Creek High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3855 Old Waynesboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 772-8140
Gr: 9-12 | 1,152 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Wheeless Road Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2530 Wheeless Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4985
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Richmond Hill Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3420 Julia Ave
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 826-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Glenn Hills Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2941 Glenn Hills Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4705
Gr: 6-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Butler High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2011 Lumpkin Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4959
Gr: 9-12 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Glenn Hills High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2840 Glenn Hills Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4924
Gr: 9-12 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Barton Chapel Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2329 Barton Chapel Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4955
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
3485 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 771-7854
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Hill Elementary School
2160 Mura Drive
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4944
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 30906, GA?
How many public schools are located in 30906?
18 public schools are located in 30906.
What percentage of students in 30906 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 30906 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30906?
30906 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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