Academy of Richmond County High School vs Upson-Lee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 222 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Richmond County High School
Augusta · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,178 students
Upson-Lee High School
Thomaston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,177 students
| Measure | Academy of Richmond County High School Augusta, Georgia | Upson-Lee High School Thomaston, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #397 of 431 | #217 of 431 |
| National rank | #16362 of 16,910 | #12309 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,178 | 1,177 |
| Enrollment | 1,178 | 1,177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 31% |
| city | Augusta | Thomaston |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upson-Lee High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 12.7).
- •Upson-Lee High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 5%).
- •Upson-Lee High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Upson-Lee High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.1).
- •Academy of Richmond County High School is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 1,177.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy of Richmond County High School better than Upson-Lee High School?
On the Success Index (US), Upson-Lee High School ranks higher (34.5 vs 12.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy of Richmond County High School and Upson-Lee High School?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Augusta and Thomaston in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Richmond County High School: 1,178. Upson-Lee High School: 1,177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Richmond County High School and Upson-Lee High School rank in Georgia?
Academy of Richmond County High School is 397th of 431 and Upson-Lee High School is 217th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).