Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School is a magnet school for the arts and technical careers located in the South Augusta area of Augusta, Georgia, United States. It was formed in 2012 at the former Joseph R. Lamar School in Downtown Augusta, Georgia.
Serving 431 students in grades 6-12, Richmond County Technical Career Magnet 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 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1110 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
75%
36%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School's ranking?
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School is ranked #1110 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School often compared to?
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School?
The graduation rate of Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School?
431 students attend Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School?
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School offer ?
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School part of?
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School is part of Richmond County School District.
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