Public schools in Augusta, GA
42 open public schools with an address in Augusta, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
42
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
23,123
42 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
9 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Augusta public schools
The federal directory lists 42 public schools in Augusta, GA: 23 elementary, 6 middle, 12 high, 1 combined or other. The 42 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 23,123 students, an average of 551 per school. The largest campus is Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), and the largest elementary school is Richmond Hill Elementary School (765).
Richmond County operates the most schools here (39), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 9 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 11 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 11 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 10 of 13 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 93% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Augusta
Elementary schools in Augusta
23| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Chapel Elementary School Richmond County | PK–05 | 427 | 14.1:1 | |
| Bayvale Elementary School Richmond County | PK–05 | 389 | 12.8:1 | |
| Belair Elementary School Richmond County | PK–05 | 675 | 12.6:1 | |
| Copeland Elementary School Richmond County · Magnet | PK–05 | 369 | 12.3:1 | |
| Dorothy Hains Elementary School Richmond County · Magnet | PK–05 | 479 | 14.2:1 | |
| Garrett Elementary School Richmond County | PK–05 | 435 | 11.3:1 | |
| Glenn Hills Elementary School Richmond County | PK–05 | 370 | 13.1:1 | |
| Goshen Elementary School Richmond County | PK–05 | 437 | 12.2:1 | |
| Gracewood Elementary School Richmond County | PK–05 | 393 | 13.1:1 | |
| Jenkins-White Elementary School Richmond County | PK–05 | 336 | 12.7:1 | |
| Lake Forest Hills Elementary School Richmond County | PK–05 | 719 | 14.7:1 | |
| Lamar - Milledge Elementary School Richmond County | PK–05 | 366 | 11.7:1 | |
| Meadowbrook Elementary School Richmond County | PK–05 | 447 | 13.3:1 | |
| Monte Sano Elementary School Richmond County | PK–05 | 410 | 16.4:1 | |
| Richmond Hill Elementary School Richmond County | PK–05 | 765 | 15.3:1 | |
| Rocky Creek Charter Academy State Specialty Schools II- Rocky Creek Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 47 | 6.7:1 | |
| Sue Reynolds Elementary School Richmond County | PK–05 | 652 | 13.1:1 | |
| Tobacco Road Elementary School Richmond County | PK–05 | 411 | 14.5:1 | |
| W.S. Hornsby Elementary School Richmond County | PK–05 | 508 | 13.7:1 | |
| Walker Traditional Elementary School Richmond County · Magnet | KG–05 | 646 | 16:1 | |
| Warren Road Elementary School Richmond County · Magnet | PK–05 | 665 | 13.3:1 | |
| Wheeless Road Elementary School Richmond County | PK–05 | 649 | 15.5:1 | |
| Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School Richmond County | PK–05 | 472 | 13:1 |
Middle schools in Augusta
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belair Middle School Richmond County | 06–08 | 776 | 17.2:1 | |
| Glenn Hills Middle School Richmond County | 06–08 | 706 | 15.3:1 | |
| Murphey Middle School Richmond County | 06–08 | 512 | 13.1:1 | |
| Richmond Hill Middle School Richmond County | 06–08 | 667 | 19.2:1 | |
| Tutt Middle School Richmond County | 06–08 | 617 | 13.1:1 | |
| W.S. Hornsby Middle School Richmond County | 06–08 | 391 | 15:1 |
High schools in Augusta
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School Richmond County · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,178 | 18:1 | |
| Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center Department of Juvenile Justice · Alternative School | 05–12 | 11 | 5.5:1 | |
| Augusta Youth Development Campus Department of Juvenile Justice · Alternative School | 05–12 | 28 | 4:1 | |
| Butler High School Richmond County | 09–12 | 878 | 17:1 | |
| Cross Creek High School Richmond County | 09–12 | 1,152 | 18.1:1 | |
| Davidson Fine Arts Magnet Richmond County · Magnet | 06–12 | 747 | 17:1 | |
| Glenn Hills High School Richmond County | 09–12 | 839 | 17.4:1 | |
| Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School Richmond County · Magnet | 06–12 | 640 | 16.2:1 | |
| Josey High School Richmond County | 09–12 | 625 | 15.2:1 | |
| Laney High School Richmond County · Magnet | 09–12 | 736 | 17.1:1 | |
| Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School Richmond County · Magnet | 06–12 | 433 | 14.2:1 | |
| Westside High School Richmond County | 09–12 | 1,088 | 19.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Augusta
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta Richmond County | KG–12 | 32 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.2%
- Hispanic7.1%
- Black78%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 42 Augusta schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (23,123 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Augusta
How many public schools are in Augusta, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 42 open public schools with a location address in Augusta: 23 elementary, 6 middle, 12 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 23,123 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Augusta?
Schools with an address in Augusta belong to 3 education agencies, led by Richmond County (39 schools), Department of Juvenile Justice (2 schools), State Specialty Schools II- Rocky Creek Charter Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Augusta?
Academy of Richmond County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Augusta, with 1,178 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Augusta?
Yes. 1 of the 42 public schools in Augusta are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Rocky Creek Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Augusta schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Augusta public schools is 14.2:1, similar to the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Augusta guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Georgia cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities