Evans Comprehensive High School is a public high school located in Evans, north of Augusta, Georgia, United States. It serves students in grades 9–12 in the Columbia County School System.
Serving 1,800 students in grades 9-12, Evans High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,800 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Evans High School's student population of 1,800 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,800 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1926
School Rankings
Evans High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evans High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#889 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evans High School's ranking?
Evans High School is ranked #889 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Evans High School often compared to?
Evans High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbrier High School, Grovetown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evans High School?
The graduation rate of Evans High School is 93%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Evans High School?
1,800 students attend Evans High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Evans High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Evans High School?
Evans High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Evans High School offer ?
Evans High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evans High School part of?
Evans High School is part of Columbia County School District.
School Calendar
View the Evans High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
School Closed (Veterans Day)
November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
School Closed (Thanksgiving)
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
School Closed (Winter Break)
December 19, 2026 (Saturday)
School Closed (MLK Jr. Day)
January 18, 2027 (Monday)
School Closed
February 12, 2027 (Friday)
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