Top Rankings
Richmond County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 29 public preschools serving 14,839 students in Richmond County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Georgia.
Public Preschools in Richmond County School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
49 Schools
1,169 Schools
# Students
27,558 Students
724,977 Students
# Teachers
2,255 Teachers
53,908 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richmond County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#206 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Graduation Rate
77%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
7%
20%
% Black
76%
35%
% White
12%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,982 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,780 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$413 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$380 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,982
$14,305
Spending / Student
$13,780
$13,431
Best Richmond County School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Park Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 42nd St Bldg 43400
Augusta, GA 30905
(706) 796-8428
Augusta, GA 30905
(706) 796-8428
Gr: PK-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Lake Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3140 Lake Forest Dr
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7317
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7317
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Mcbean Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1165 Hephzibah Mcbean Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 592-3723
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 592-3723
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Warren Road Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Warren Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-4022
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-4022
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Blythe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
290 Church St
Blythe, GA 30805
(706) 592-4090
Blythe, GA 30805
(706) 592-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Eisenhower Dr
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7222
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7222
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4040 Old Waynesboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4646
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Tobacco Road Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2397 Tobacco Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4658
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4658
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Hephzibah Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2542 Ga Highway 88
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 592-4561
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 592-4561
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Merry Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7185
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7185
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Diamond Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4153 Windsor Spring Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 771-2881
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 771-2881
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Deer Chase Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1780 Deer Chase Ln
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 772-6240
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 772-6240
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Bayvale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3309 Milledgeville Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7255
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7255
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lamar - Milledge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 Eve St
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7262
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7262
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Sue Reynolds Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3840 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 855-2540
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 855-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Belair K-8 School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Harper Franklin Ave
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 821-2766
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 821-2766
Gr: PK-8 | 1,061 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Gracewood Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2032 Tobacco Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4969
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4969
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1818.
Dorothy Hains Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Windsor Spring Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4918
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4918
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Jackson Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7228
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7228
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Glenn Hills Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2838 Glenn Hills Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4942
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4942
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3637 Hiers Blvd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 796-4760
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 796-4760
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Monte Sano Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2164 Richmond Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 481-1813
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 481-1813
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Kratha Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 737-7219
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 737-7219
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3630 Goldfinch Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4915
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4915
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Wheeless Road Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2530 Wheeless Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4985
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4985
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Jenkins-white Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 15th Ave
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7320
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7320
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Richmond Hill K-8
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3420 Julia Ave
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 826-1000
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 826-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,159 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
Barton Chapel Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2329 Barton Chapel Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4955
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4955
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
W.s. Hornsby Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 Kentucky Ave
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6928
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6928
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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