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Best Augusta Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 8,387 students in Augusta, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Augusta, GA are Davidson Fine Arts Magnet, Johnson Health Science And Engineering Magnet School and Augusta Youth Development Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Augusta, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Davidson Fine Arts Magnet, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Augusta, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davidson Fine Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
615 12th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Gr: 6-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Johnson Health Science And Engineering Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1324 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Gr: 6-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lighthouse Care Center Of Augusta
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3100 Perimeter Pkwy
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 651-0005
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Westside High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 Patriots Way
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-4030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,088 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Academy Of Richmond County High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
910 Russell St
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7152
Gr: 9-12 | 1,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Laney High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1339 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
Josey High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 15th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7360
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Augusta, GA?
How many public high schools are located in Augusta?
13 public high schools are located in Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?
Augusta public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Augusta are often viewed compared to one another?

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