Davidson Magnet School
Tel:
(706)823-6924
- Davidson Magnet School serves 807 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 86% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Davidson Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Davidson Magnet School's student population of 807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 807 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Davidson Magnet School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Davidson Magnet School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #17 out of 2,174 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 44% | 37% |
| White | 45% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Davidson Magnet School is Johnson Magnet (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Johnson Magnet (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Johnson Magnet (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta Johnson Magnet Grades: 6-12 | 703 students
0.6 miles
1324 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706)823-6933 0.6 6-12 703 - Augusta Laney High School Grades: 9-12 | 589 students
0.6 miles
1339 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706)823-6900 0.6 9-12 589 - Augusta Walker Traditional Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 818 students
1.0 miles
1301 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706)823-6950 1.0 K-8 818 - Augusta Craig-houghton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 422 students
1.1 miles
1001 4th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706)823-6946 1.1 PK-5 422 - North Augusta North Augusta Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 734 students
1.5 miles
400 East Spring Grove Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803)442-6280 1.5 PK-5 734
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