T. W. Josey Comprehensive High School is a public high school in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Josey's campus is located several blocks south of the Medical District. The campus is bounded by 15th Street to the east, Essie McIntyre St. to the north, and Eagles Way to the south.
Serving 625 students in grades 9-12, Josey 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 ≤1% (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 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 625 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Josey High School serves the northeast part of Augusta, GA, covering an area of approximately 13.8 square miles. Most students can reach the school within a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Josey High School's student population of 625 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1964
School Rankings
Josey 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 Josey High School is 0.30, 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
#2189 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
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
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
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
65-69%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)89.9%
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)
3%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green, Gold
School Mascot
T. W. Josey Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Josey High School's ranking?
Josey High School is ranked #2189 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Josey High School often compared to?
Josey High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laney High School, Hephzibah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% 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 Josey High School?
The graduation rate of Josey High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Josey High School?
625 students attend Josey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Josey High School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Josey High School?
Josey High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Josey High School offer ?
Josey High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Josey High School part of?
Josey High School is part of Richmond County School District.
In what neighborhood is Josey High School located?
Josey High School is located in the South Turpin Hill neighborhood of Augusta, GA. There are 2 other public schools located in South Turpin Hill.
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