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 433 students in grades 6-12, Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School ranks in the top 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 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (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
School Overview
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School's student population of 433 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1037 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
75%
36%
White
12%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
63%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School's ranking?
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School is ranked #1037 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 Health Science And Engineering Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
433 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, 12% of students are White, 7% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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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