Best high schools in Richmond County (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 11 schools in Richmond County, Georgia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Georgia.
- 177Davidson Fine Arts MagnetAugusta · Public High81% Math proficiency · 747 students
- 258Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet SchoolAugusta · Public High50% Math proficiency · 640 students
- 339Richmond County Technical Career Magnet SchoolAugusta · Public High27% Math proficiency · 433 students
- 416Westside High SchoolAugusta · Public High12% Math proficiency · 1,088 students
- 513Academy of Richmond County High SchoolAugusta · Public High5% Math proficiency · 1,178 students
- 611Laney High SchoolAugusta · Public High7.5% Math proficiency · 736 students
- 710Hephzibah High SchoolHephzibah · Public High6% Math proficiency · 1,041 students
- 89Josey High SchoolAugusta · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 625 students
- 98Cross Creek High SchoolAugusta · Public High8% Math proficiency · 1,152 students
- 106Butler High SchoolAugusta · Public High2% Math proficiency · 878 students
- 116Glenn Hills High SchoolAugusta · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 839 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davidson Fine Arts Magnet Augusta · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 76.8 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 747 |
| 2 | Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School Augusta · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 57.5 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 640 |
| 3 | Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School Augusta · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 38.7 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 433 |
| 4 | Westside High School Augusta · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.2 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 1,088 |
| 5 | Academy of Richmond County High School Augusta · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.7 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 1,178 |
| 6 | Laney High School Augusta · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 10.9 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 736 |
| 7 | Hephzibah High School Hephzibah · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 10.2 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 1,041 |
| 8 | Josey High School Augusta · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 9.0 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 625 |
| 9 | Cross Creek High School Augusta · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 7.9 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 1,152 |
| 10 | Butler High School Augusta · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 5.9 Lower 50% | 2% Math proficiency | 878 |
| 11 | Glenn Hills High School Augusta · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 5.9 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 839 |
Davidson Fine Arts Magnet in Augusta leads the 2025 list of high schools in Richmond County with a Success Index (US) of 76.8. Of the 11 schools shown, 11 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Georgia high schools rankings, every school on the Richmond County page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Richmond County?
Davidson Fine Arts Magnet in Augusta, Georgia ranks first among high schools in Richmond County with a Success Index (US) of 76.8 out of 100 (Enrollment: 747).
How are high schools in Richmond County ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.