Glenn Hills Comprehensive High School is a public high school located in the south Augusta area of Augusta, Georgia, United States. It opened in 1967.
Serving 839 students in grades 9-12, Glenn Hills High School ranks in the bottom 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 2% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 839 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glenn Hills High School serves the northern part of Augusta, GA, covering an area of approximately 10.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glenn Hills High School's student population of 839 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
839 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Every student, every day, that is the FPS way!
School Rankings
Glenn Hills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenn Hills High School is 0.22, 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
#2178 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
88%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White, and Blue
School Mascot
Sparta
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenn Hills High School's ranking?
Glenn Hills High School is ranked #2178 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Glenn Hills High School often compared to?
Glenn Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cross Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glenn Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Glenn Hills High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Glenn Hills High School?
839 students attend Glenn Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Glenn Hills High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glenn Hills High School?
Glenn Hills High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glenn Hills High School offer ?
Glenn Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glenn Hills High School part of?
Glenn Hills High School is part of Richmond County School District.
In what neighborhood is Glenn Hills High School located?
Glenn Hills High School is located in the Glenn Hills neighborhood of Augusta, GA. There are 1 other public schools located in Glenn Hills.
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