Best Schools in Richmond County, GA
Richmond County, GA has 66 public schools (12 high, 8 middle, 37 elementary) serving 33,187 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Richmond County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Richmond County, GA
The top high schools in Richmond County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Davidson Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 716 Students
2. Johnson Magnet
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Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 637 Students
3. Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 477 Students
4. Academy Of Richmond County High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
5. Cross Creek High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1133 Students
6. Westside High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students
7. Laney High School
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Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 684 Students
8. Hephzibah High School
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Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1072 Students
9. Josey High School
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Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 779 Students
10. Glenn Hills High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 883 Students
Best Middle Schools in Richmond County, GA
The top middle schools in Richmond County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
2. Tutt Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 476 Students
3. Hephzibah Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
4. W.s. Hornsby Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
5. Glenn Hills Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 762 Students
6. Murphey Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 635 Students
7. Spirit Creek Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
8. Langford Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Richmond County, GA
The top elementary schools in Richmond County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walker Traditional Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
2. Freedom Park Elementary
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Richmond County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 643 Students
3. Lake Forest Hills Elementary School
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Richmond County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
4. Blythe Elementary School
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Richmond County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 292 Students
5. Mcbean Elementary School
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Richmond County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
6. Belair K-8 School
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Richmond County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1032 Students
7. Deer Chase Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
8. Gracewood Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
9. Garrett Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
10. Goshen Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Richmond County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Richmond County, GA has a total population of 206,607 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Richmond County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Richmond County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richmond County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Richmond County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Richmond County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Richmond County, GA
How many schools are in Richmond County, GA?
Richmond County, GA has 66 public schools: 12 high schools, 8 middle schools and 37 elementary schools, serving 33,187 students in total.
How do schools in Richmond County perform on state tests?
On average, 66 schools in Richmond County score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Richmond County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Richmond County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Richmond County
3 places in Richmond County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Richmond County (52 schools)