Cross Creek High School

Summary:

Cross Creek High School is a public high school in Augusta, Georgia, serving 1,133 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Richmond County School District, which is ranked 176 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cross Creek High School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on the Georgia Milestones Assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.8% of students were proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to 20.1% in the district and 42% statewide. The school's proficiency rates in Algebra I (3%), Biology (8.9%), and United States History (14.2%) are also significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 85.9% in 2019-2020 to 75.9% in 2021-2022, which is lower than the state average. With 97.97% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Cross Creek High School faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to its academic struggles.

When compared to nearby schools in the Richmond County School District, Cross Creek High School's performance is significantly worse. For instance, Johnson Magnet, a public magnet school, has much higher proficiency rates, ranging from 55.4% to 80.5% across different subject areas. Similarly, the Academy of Richmond County High School and Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School also outperform Cross Creek High School in academic achievement. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 277 out of 435 Georgia high schools in 2014-2015 to 423 out of 458 in 2023-2024, indicating that it is struggling to keep up with the academic standards and performance of other high schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3855 Old Waynesboro Rd
       Augusta, GA  30906


(706) 772-8140

District: Richmond County

SchoolDigger Rank:
423rd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,705 Help


Feeder schools for Cross Creek High School:

Elementary:    Diamond Lakes Elementary School
    Goshen Elementary School
    Gracewood Elementary School
    McBean Elementary School
Middle:    Pine Hill Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  1,133

Racial breakdown:

African American:
67.9%
White:
22.6%
Hispanic:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cross Creek High School ranks worse than 92.4% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 5th among 11 ranked high schools in the Richmond County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.52. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Cross Creek High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Cross Creek High School has the largest high school student body size in the Richmond County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cross Creek High School is $7,705, which is the lowest among 11 high schools in the Richmond County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cross Creek High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Cross Creek High School 423rd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Cross Creek High School in the ranking list.)

Richmond County:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond County 176th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cross Creek High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.38 257th 335 23.3%
2007 31.89 279th 358 22.1%
2008 33.89 281st 370 24.1%
2009 32.68 289th 372 22.3%
2010 41.42 249th 384 35.2%
2011 41.76 267th 402 33.6%
2012 34.34 288th 396 27.3%
2013 35.39 305th 425 28.2%
2014 36.44 293rd 425 31.1%
2015 32.66 277th 435 36.3%
2016 22.02 336th 426 21.1%
2017 15.17 361st 420 14.0%
2018 17.55 354th 428 17.3%
2019 12.55 384th 438 12.3%
2021 11.37 386th 410 5.9%
2022 8.98 403rd 429 6.1%
2023 10.72 411th 442 7.0%
2024 9.52 423rd 458 7.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cross Creek High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 566 568 17 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1177
2001 599 621 18 26 2 n/a n/a 0 1266
2002 597 644 20 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1288
2003 597 644 20 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1288
2004 577 644 21 20 2 n/a n/a 0 1264
2005 555 693 20 23 4 n/a n/a 28 1323
2006 522 703 19 26 5 n/a n/a 35 1310
2007 521 766 15 30 4 n/a n/a 27 1363
2008 522 805 13 33 2 n/a n/a 26 1401
2009 475 780 17 32 3 n/a n/a 26 1333
2010 434 846 15 8 1 2 24 0 1330
2011 441 819 11 25 2 2 34 0 1334
2012 407 776 8 28 3 3 31 0 1256
2013 378 773 10 42 0 10 31 0 1244
2014 370 783 10 40 0 19 34 0 1256
2015 366 829 5 31 0 15 33 0 1279
2016 318 826 5 29 0 8 30 0 1216
2017 321 857 4 40 0 10 36 0 1268
2018 343 832 4 40 0 8 29 0 1256
2019 289 778 3 52 1 6 39 0 1168
2020 272 681 1 49 2 4 47 0 1056
2021 262 659 2 55 4 3 49 0 1034
2022 272 760 2 70 7 3 43 0 1157
2023 256 769 1 59 5 3 40 0 1133

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cross Creek High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 1177 62.5 18.8 34.3
2001 1266 69.5 18.2 34.2
2002 1288 80.4 16.0 37.3
2003 1288 80.4 16.0 37.3
2004 1264 83.5 15.1 41.4
2005 1323 82.5 16.0 47.7
2006 1310 79.0 16.6 50
2007 1363 80.5 16.9 48.7
2008 1401 84.0 16.7 49.3
2009 1333 83.5 16.0 51
2010 1330 84.0 15.8 53.9
2011 1334 83.0 16.0 54
2012 1256 85.0 14.7 58.7
2013 1244 79.0 15.7 63.5
2014 1256 72.1 17.4 96.8
2015 1279 74.0 17.2 96.8
2016 1216 70.0 17.3 96.8
2017 1268 65.0 19.5 96.8
2018 1256 67.8 18.5 96.3
2019 1168 61.5 18.9 96.4
2020 1056 62.5 16.8 97.9
2021 1034 55.7 18.5 98
2022 1157 63.7 18.1 n/a
2023 1133 62.4 18.1 98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cross Creek High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 1177 62.5 18.8 34.3
2001 1266 69.5 18.2 34.2
2002 1288 80.4 16.0 37.3
2003 1288 80.4 16.0 37.3
2004 1264 83.5 15.1 41.4
2005 1323 82.5 16.0 47.7
2006 1310 79.0 16.6 50
2007 1363 80.5 16.9 48.7
2008 1401 84.0 16.7 49.3
2009 1333 83.5 16.0 51
2010 1330 84.0 15.8 53.9
2011 1334 83.0 16.0 54
2012 1256 85.0 14.7 58.7
2013 1244 79.0 15.7 63.5
2014 1256 72.1 17.4 96.8
2015 1279 74.0 17.2 96.8
2016 1216 70.0 17.3 96.8
2017 1268 65.0 19.5 96.8
2018 1256 67.8 18.5 96.3
2019 1168 61.5 18.9 96.4
2020 1056 62.5 16.8 97.9
2021 1034 55.7 18.5 98
2022 1157 63.7 18.1 n/a
2023 1133 62.4 18.1 98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cross Creek High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $686 (8.7%) $7,184 (91.3%) $7,870
2018 $663 (8.6%) $7,037 (91.4%) $7,700
2019 $790 (10.3%) $6,915 (89.7%) $7,705

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cross Creek High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 384th of 438 High schoolsRanks 411th of 442 High schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Cross Creek High School)19.714.7
 5%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Richmond County)27.818.7
 9.1%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Cross Creek High School)0.80.6
 0.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Richmond County)10.87.4
 3.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Cross Creek High School)15.510.2
 5.3%
   End of Course Biology (Richmond County)26.914.3
 12.6%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Cross Creek High School)21.315.8
 5.5%
   End of Course United States History (Richmond County)22.59.6
 12.9%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11681133
 3%
African American778769
 1.2%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic5259
 13.5%
Pacific Islander63
 50%
White289256
 11.4%
Two or More Races3940
 2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.4%98%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cross Creek High School

Cross Creek High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Diamond Lakes Elementary School
Elementary : Goshen Elementary School
Elementary : Gracewood Elementary School
Elementary : McBean Elementary School
Middle : Pine Hill Middle School

Cross Creek High School ranks in the bottom 7.6% of Georgia high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,133 students attended Cross Creek High School.

Students at Cross Creek High School are 68% African American, 23% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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