Davidson Magnet School
Rank
: 10/
Top 1%10
Tel:
(706) 823-6924
Davidson Magnet School serves 808 students in grades 6-12.
Davidson Magnet School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Davidson Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Davidson Magnet School's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 808 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Davidson Magnet School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Davidson Magnet School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #15 out of 2188 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 43% | 37% |
| White | 46% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Davidson Magnet School is Johnson Magnet (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta Johnson Magnet Magnet School
Math: 50% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-12 | 686 students10
0.6 miles
1324 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933 0.6 6-12 686 - Augusta Laney High School Math: 12% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 652 students10
0.6 miles
1339 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6900 0.6 9-12 652 - Augusta Walker Traditional Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-8 | 791 students10
1.0 miles
1301 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6950 1 K-8 791 - Augusta Craig-houghton Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 386 students10
1.1 miles
1001 4th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6946 1.1 PK-5 386 - Augusta Performance Learning Center Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 276 students10
1.3 miles
1740 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 796-4965 1.3 9-12 276
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