Richmond County Schools & Education
Richmond County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
21/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
77.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
77.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,871
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
21/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#153
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Richmond County
Measured School Summary
Richmond County faces educational challenges with a school score of 21/100 and a graduation rate of 77.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,871 per pupil, Richmond County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 58% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 11.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Richmond County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
55 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
21/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #153 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
77.0%
11.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,871
$534 below the state average
School coverage
55
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Richmond County has 55 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Richmond County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Richmond County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 52 of 55 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#153
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 29 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Richmond County
Elementary to high school visible
29,589 students
52 listed schools in this county slice.
State Charter Schools- Georgia School for Innovation and th
Other grade structure
969 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Richmond County is the largest listed district slice, with 52 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Richmond County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Richmond County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Richmond County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Large Urban School System
Richmond County manages a robust educational infrastructure with 55 public schools serving 30,597 students. The system is split across two districts and features a diverse mix of 32 elementary, 8 middle, and 12 high schools.
Evaluating Graduation and Investment Gains
The county reports a 77.0% graduation rate, trailing both the Georgia average of 88.1% and the national mark of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure sits at $6,871, which is below the state average of $7,405 and significantly less than the national median of $13,000.
Spotlighting Major Districts and Charters
The Richmond County district dominates the landscape with 52 schools and 29,589 students. The county also hosts the Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics, a state charter school serving 969 students.
City-Centered Schools and Campus Life
Education here is primarily urban, with 46 of the 55 schools located in city settings and an average enrollment of 556 students. Richmond Hill K-8 is the largest campus with 1,174 students, while high schools like Academy of Richmond County maintain large student bodies over 1,100.
School Overview
Total Schools
55
in Richmond County
Reported Enrollment
30,597
55 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
2% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Richmond County
Richmond County
GuideState Charter Schools- Georgia School for Innovation and th
55 Public Schools in Richmond County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 55 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill K-8 | Profile | Richmond County | Augusta, 30906City: Midsize | PK–8 | Primary | 1,174 |
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Profile | Richmond County | Augusta, 30904City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,141 |
| Cross Creek High School | Profile | Richmond County | Augusta, 30906Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,133 |
| Hephzibah High School | Profile | Richmond County | Hephzibah, 30815Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,072 |
| Belair K-8 School | Profile | Richmond County | Augusta, 30909Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 1,032 |
| Westside High School | Profile | Richmond County | Augusta, 30907City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 999 |
| Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics | Profile | State Charter Schools- Georgia School for Innovation and th | Hephzibah, 30815Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 969 |
| Glenn Hills High School | Record | Richmond County | Augusta, 30906City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 883 |
| Butler High School | Record | Richmond County | Augusta, 30906City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 837 |
| Josey High School | Record | Richmond County | Augusta, 30901City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 779 |
| Glenn Hills Middle School | Record | Richmond County | Augusta, 30906City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 762 |
| Langford Middle School | Record | Richmond County | Augusta, 30909City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 731 |
| Davidson Magnet School | Record | Richmond County | Augusta, 30901City: Midsize | 6–12 | High | 716 |
| Laney High School | Record | Richmond County | Augusta, 30901City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 684 |
| Sue Reynolds Elementary School | Record | Richmond County | Augusta, 30909City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 655 |
| Freedom Park Elementary | Record | Richmond County | Fort Gordon, 30905City: Midsize | PK–8 | Primary | 643 |
| Johnson Magnet | Record | Richmond County | Augusta, 30901City: Midsize | 6–12 | High | 637 |
| Murphey Middle School | Record | Richmond County | Augusta, 30901City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 635 |
| Warren Road Elementary School | Record | Richmond County | Augusta, 30907City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 603 |
| Pine Hill Middle School | Record | Richmond County | Hephzibah, 30815Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 582 |
Richmond Hill K-8
Richmond County
Augusta, 30906 / City: Midsize
Academy of Richmond County High School
Richmond County
Augusta, 30904 / City: Midsize
Cross Creek High School
Richmond County
Augusta, 30906 / Rural: Fringe
Hephzibah High School
Richmond County
Hephzibah, 30815 / Rural: Fringe
Belair K-8 School
Richmond County
Augusta, 30909 / Rural: Fringe
Westside High School
Richmond County
Augusta, 30907 / City: Midsize
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics
State Charter Schools- Georgia School for Innovation and th
Hephzibah, 30815 / Rural: Fringe
Sue Reynolds Elementary School
Richmond County
Augusta, 30909 / City: Midsize
Freedom Park Elementary
Richmond County
Fort Gordon, 30905 / City: Midsize
Warren Road Elementary School
Richmond County
Augusta, 30907 / City: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,871
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Richmond County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Richmond County, Georgia?
Richmond County manages a robust educational infrastructure with 55 public schools serving 30,597 students. The system is split across two districts and features a diverse mix of 32 elementary, 8 middle, and 12 high schools.
How do schools in Richmond County perform academically?
The county reports a 77.0% graduation rate, trailing both the Georgia average of 88.1% and the national mark of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure sits at $6,871, which is below the state average of $7,405 and significantly less than the national median of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Richmond County, Georgia?
The Richmond County district dominates the landscape with 52 schools and 29,589 students. The county also hosts the Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics, a state charter school serving 969 students.
What is the school experience like in Richmond County?
Education here is primarily urban, with 46 of the 55 schools located in city settings and an average enrollment of 556 students. Richmond Hill K-8 is the largest campus with 1,174 students, while high schools like Academy of Richmond County maintain large student bodies over 1,100.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.