Best High Schools in Augusta, GA

Augusta, GA has 56 high schools with 34,455 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Augusta score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Augusta meet expectations.

1. Aiken Scholars Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 182 Students

2. Davidson Magnet School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 716 Students

3. South Aiken High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1356 Students

4. Fox Creek High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students

5. Johnson Magnet

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 637 Students

6. North Augusta High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1719 Students

7. Aiken High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students

8. Midland Valley High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1477 Students

9. Greenbrier High School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Columbia County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1801 Students

10. Strom Thurmond High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 748 Students

Best Middle Schools in Augusta, GA

Augusta, GA has 40 middle schools with 24,004 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Augusta score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Augusta meet expectations.

1. Stallings Island Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbia County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 690 Students

2. New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 285 Students

3. Greenbrier Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbia County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students

4. Riverside Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbia County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students

5. Tall Pines Stem Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 382 Students

6. North Augusta Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students

7. Paul Knox Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students

8. Langley-bath-clearwater Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students

9. Columbia Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Columbia County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 993 Students

10. Lakeside Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbia County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Augusta, GA

Augusta, GA has 105 elementary schools with 48,675 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Augusta score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Augusta meet expectations.

1. River Ridge Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 782 Students

2. Parkway Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 756 Students

3. Stevens Creek Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 839 Students

4. Greenbrier Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 654 Students

5. Lewiston Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 892 Students

6. North Columbia Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students

7. Riverside Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 701 Students

8. Baker Place Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1005 Students

9. Blue Ridge Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students

10. Evans Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 840 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Augusta, GA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Augusta, GA has a total population of 611,000 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Augusta, GA

109,405

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Augusta, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

20.29 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.48 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.81 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Augusta, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Augusta, GA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,820 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Augusta, GA Internet Health Assessment.

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