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:
423^rd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,705

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

Number of students: 1,133

Racial breakdown:

African American:

67.9%

White:

22.6%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cross Creek High School ranks worse than 92.4% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 5^th among 11 ranked high schools in the Richmond County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.52. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cross Creek High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Cross Creek High School has the largest high school student body size in the Richmond County School District. (See more...)

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Finance

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 423^rd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Cross Creek High School in the ranking list.)

Richmond County:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond County 176^th 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
2006	32.38	257^th	335	23.3%
2007	31.89	279^th	358	22.1%
2008	33.89	281^st	370	24.1%
2009	32.68	289^th	372	22.3%
2010	41.42	249^th	384	35.2%
2011	41.76	267^th	402	33.6%
2012	34.34	288^th	396	27.3%
2013	35.39	305^th	425	28.2%
2014	36.44	293^rd	425	31.1%
2015	32.66	277^th	435	36.3%
2016	22.02	336^th	426	21.1%
2017	15.17	361^st	420	14.0%
2018	17.55	354^th	428	17.3%
2019	12.55	384^th	438	12.3%
2021	11.37	386^th	410	5.9%
2022	8.98	403^rd	429	6.1%
2023	10.72	411^th	442	7.0%
2024	9.52	423^rd	458	7.6%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 384^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 411^th 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)	19.7	14.7	5%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Richmond County)	27.8	18.7	9.1%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Cross Creek High School)	0.8	0.6	0.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Richmond County)	10.8	7.4	3.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Cross Creek High School)	15.5	10.2	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Richmond County)	26.9	14.3	12.6%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Cross Creek High School)	21.3	15.8	5.5%
End of Course United States History (Richmond County)	22.5	9.6	12.9%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1168	1133	3%
African American	778	769	1.2%
American Indian	1	5	400%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	52	59	13.5%
Pacific Islander	6	3	50%
White	289	256	11.4%
Two or More Races	39	40	2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.4%	98%	1.6%

Schools Near Cross Creek High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cross Creek High School	Public	9-12	3855 Old Waynesboro Rd	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 772-8140	1,133	62	18.1	98.0%	256 (22.6%)	769 (67.9%)	59 (5.2%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	40 (3.5%)	9.5	423^rd of 458 public high schools	7.6%		10.7	411^th of 442 public high schools	7.0%	12	12.8	3.0	8.9	14.2								$7,705	$790	$6,915
Augusta Youth Development Campus	Public	5-12	3481 Mike Padgett Hwy	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 792-7521	31	6	5.1	90.3%	5 (16.1%)	22 (71.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)								(n/a)
Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	3485 Mike Padgett Hwy	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 771-7854	8				1 (12.5%)	7 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Butler High School	Public	9-12	2011 Lumpkin Rd	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 796-4959	837	46	18.1	98.0%	40 (4.8%)	756 (90.3%)	28 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.4%)	5	449^th of 458 public high schools	2.0%		6.2	432^nd of 442 public high schools	2.3%	17	5.2	1.7	4.6	2.4								$8,234	$972	$7,262
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School	Public	6-12	3200 Augusta Tech Dr # B	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 823-5580	477	32	14.9	97.9%	60 (12.6%)	363 (76.1%)	28 (5.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	18 (3.8%)	59.9	132^nd of 458 public high schools	71.2%		36.9	251^st of 442 public high schools	43.2%	119	70.6	37.3	51.5	39.2	60.4	65.1	73.5	20.8	41.3	48.5	39.7	$10,615	$817	$9,798
Glenn Hills High School	Public	9-12	2840 Glenn Hills Dr	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 796-4924	883	53	16.6	98.0%	18 (2.0%)	784 (88.8%)	62 (7.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	12 (1.4%)	5.4	444^th of 458 public high schools	3.1%		6	434^th of 442 public high schools	1.8%	10	4.9	1.0	7.7	2.8								$9,756	$1,310	$8,445
Hephzibah High School	Public	9-12	4558 Brothersville Rd	Hephzibah	30815	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 592-2089	1,072	60	18.0	97.9%	181 (16.9%)	782 (72.9%)	66 (6.2%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	29 (2.7%)	6.9	437^th of 458 public high schools	4.6%		7.3	428^th of 442 public high schools	3.2%	9	9.6	1.8	10.3	3.9								$8,284	$958	$7,326
Josey High School	Public	9-12	1701 15th St	Augusta	30901	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7360	779	49	15.8	97.9%	20 (2.6%)	665 (85.4%)	73 (9.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.2%)	5.1	448^th of 458 public high schools	2.2%		6.1	433^rd of 442 public high schools	2.0%	15	3.6	1.0	2.9	6.3								$10,022	$1,235	$8,787
Johnson Magnet	Public, Magnet	6-12	1324 Laney Walker Blvd	Augusta	30901	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(706) 823-6933	637	41	15.5	98.0%	104 (16.3%)	419 (65.8%)	59 (9.3%)	12 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	38 (6.0%)	81.8	45^th of 458 public high schools	90.2%		68.4	85^th of 442 public high schools	80.8%	40	80.5	57.5	61.9	55.4	61.2	71.4	82.4	43.7	62.2	69.4	71.8	$8,805	$779	$8,026
Laney High School	Public	9-12	1339 Laney Walker Blvd	Augusta	30901	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 823-6900	684	44	15.7	98.0%	17 (2.5%)	639 (93.4%)	16 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.6%)	8	429^th of 458 public high schools	6.3%		8.3	421^st of 442 public high schools	4.8%	8	6.7	6.1	14.6	7.6								$10,385	$978	$9,407

Frequently Asked Questions about Cross Creek High School

What schools feed into 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

What is the racial makeup of Cross Creek High School?

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

Is Cross Creek High School a good school?

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

What district is Cross Creek High School in?

Richmond County

How many students attend Cross Creek High School?

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

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