For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,921 students in the neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Laney Walker are Walker Traditional Elementary School, Johnson Health Science And Engineering Magnet School and Laney High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walker Traditional Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6950
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6950
Gr: K-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Johnson Health Science And Engineering Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1324 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Gr: 6-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Laney High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1339 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6900
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta, GA include Walker Traditional Elementary School, Johnson Health Science And Engineering Magnet School and Laney High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta?
the neighborhood of Laney Walker, Augusta public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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