Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Best Public Schools in Richmond County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Richmond County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 26,973 students in Richmond County, GA (there are 17 private schools, serving 3,075 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Richmond County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Richmond County, GA are Davidson Fine Arts Magnet, Walker Traditional Elementary School and Johnson Health Science And Engineering Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Richmond County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Richmond County (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.
Walker Traditional Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1301 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6950
Gr: K-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5073 Storey Mill Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 434-8085
Gr: K-12 | 1,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Freedom Park K-8 School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
345 42nd St Bldg 43400
Augusta, GA 30905
(706) 796-8428
Gr: PK-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Lake Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3140 Lake Forest Dr
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7317
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Mcbean Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1165 Hephzibah Mcbean Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 592-3723
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Blythe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
290 Church St
Blythe, GA 30805
(706) 592-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Eisenhower Dr
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7222
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
Hephzibah Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2542 Ga Highway 88
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 592-4561
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1616.
Diamond Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4153 Windsor Spring Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 771-2881
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Deer Chase Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1780 Deer Chase Ln
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 772-6240
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Bayvale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3309 Milledgeville Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7255
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Lamar - Milledge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Eve St
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7262
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Sue Reynolds Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3840 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 855-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Belair Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3925 Harper Franklin Ave
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 821-2766
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Tutt Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
495 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7288
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
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: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 Jackson Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7228
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
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: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3637 Hiers Blvd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 796-4760
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Monte Sano Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2164 Richmond Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 481-1813
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Hephzibah Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2427 Mims Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 592-4534
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
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: #3232.
Pine Hill Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2147 Mcelmurray Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 592-3730
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3333.
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: #3434.
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: #3535.
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%
Show 16 more public schools in Richmond County, GA (out of 51 total schools)
Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Richmond County, GA?
How many public schools are located in Richmond County?
50 public schools are located in Richmond County.
What percentage of students in Richmond County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Richmond County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond County?
Richmond County public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Richmond County are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (GA):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

Georgia Top-Ranked Public Schools
Georgia Top-Ranked Public Schools
 Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools
The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools
 Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
 15 Failures of U.S. Public Education in 2025
15 Failures of U.S. Public Education in 2025

More Articles

Teaching
Opinion
Public School Policies
Parenting and Learning Issues
Public School Jobs