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Best Richmond County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 9,410 students in Richmond County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richmond County, 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.
Richmond County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Richmond County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle 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.
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.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
W.s. Hornsby Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Kentucky Ave
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6928
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Murphey Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 15th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7360
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Belair Middle School
150 Potential Way
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 821-2766
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Rocky Creek Charter Academy
Charter School
3046 Acorn Road
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 434-8085
Gr: K-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Richmond County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richmond County, GA include Davidson Fine Arts Magnet, Johnson Health Science And Engineering Magnet School and Augusta Youth Development Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in Richmond County?
18 public middle schools are located in Richmond County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond County?
Richmond County public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Richmond County are often viewed compared to one another?

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