W.S. Hornsby Middle School

Summary:

W.S. Hornsby Middle School is a public middle school in Augusta, Georgia, serving 399 students in grades 6-8. 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.

W.S. Hornsby Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Georgia middle schools over the past decade, with proficiency rates ranging from just 1.5% to 12.9% on the Georgia Milestones assessments, significantly underperforming the state and district averages. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.86% to 97.99%, indicating a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school's spending per student has decreased from $10,426 in 2016-2017 to $7,368 in 2018-2019, which is lower than the state average.

While the challenges faced by W.S. Hornsby Middle School are not unique, as nearby Pine Hill, Spirit Creek, Glenn Hills, and Murphey middle schools in the Richmond County district also perform poorly, the nearby Evans, Riverside, Stallings Island, and Lakeside middle schools in the Columbia County district consistently outperform W.S. Hornsby Middle School, suggesting that high-performing schools are within a reasonable distance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 310 Kentucky Ave
       Augusta, GA  30901


(706) 823-6928

District: Richmond County

SchoolDigger Rank:
578th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend W.S. Hornsby Middle School usually attend:

High:    Laney High School

Feeder schools for W.S. Hornsby Middle School:

Elementary:    Lamar - Milledge Elementary School
    W.S. Hornsby Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  399

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.5%
White:
3.5%
Hispanic:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details W.S. Hornsby Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.94. (See more...)
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Compare Details W.S. Hornsby Middle School ranks worse than 98.3% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.3. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

W.S. Hornsby Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks W.S. Hornsby Middle School 578th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See W.S. Hornsby Middle 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 W.S. Hornsby Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.94 1226th 1234 0.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for W.S. Hornsby Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 4.17 488th 504 3.2%
2012 10.77 472nd 508 7.1%
2013 11.99 489th 527 7.2%
2014 6.82 503rd 521 3.5%
2015 7.91 505th 537 6.0%
2016 7.03 519th 545 4.8%
2017 7.29 521st 539 3.3%
2018 5.59 533rd 543 1.8%
2019 4.97 550th 559 1.6%
2021 6.86 536th 542 1.1%
2022 6.39 561st 567 1.1%
2023 5.82 572nd 577 0.9%
2024 6.30 578th 588 1.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

W.S. Hornsby Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, July 29, 2019

Open Quote Good school and caring teachers. Please update your information and the homes surrounding the school. The revitalized project in Downtown Augusta has really changed the area in a positive way. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, February 2, 2015

Open Quote Ghetto school, a lot of fights and bullying. The Principle's do absolutely nothing but suspend the kids and send them right back to school. Parent to Parent conferences for a mediation??? FORGET IT. They look at you as if you're wrong for wanting your child to be in a peaceful environment while learning. I had to withdraw my child due to bullying. This is a terrible school and I would not recommend this nightmare of a school to my worst enemy. Run, run away as far and as fast as you can. They don't care about these children and they tell lies and cover up what really goes on. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 16, 2014

Open Quote My child loves to learn. I love the fact that there is an after-school program as well a summer program. Even though these activities are strictly voluntary, I do commend the school for reaching out. It is up to us as parents to play a major role in our child’s education as well. Close Quote



Enrollment information for W.S. Hornsby Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 17 668 2 0 0 2 1 0 690
2011 22 676 2 0 0 7 3 0 710
2012 15 625 2 1 0 5 2 0 650
2013 12 677 2 2 0 6 5 0 704
2014 16 680 0 4 0 1 7 0 708
2015 12 717 0 3 0 2 8 0 742
2016 8 639 0 3 0 4 3 0 657
2017 10 297 0 1 0 0 3 0 311
2018 10 307 1 10 0 0 4 0 332
2019 17 589 2 11 1 0 16 0 636
2020 10 608 0 11 0 0 10 0 639
2021 17 392 0 4 0 0 7 0 420
2022 13 370 0 13 0 0 6 0 402
2023 14 369 1 9 0 0 6 0 399

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 W.S. Hornsby Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 690 52.0 13.2 98
2011 710 50.0 14.2 99.6
2012 650 48.0 13.5 99.5
2013 704 45.0 15.6 96.6
2014 708 46.0 15.3 96.8
2015 742 44.0 16.8 96.8
2016 657 43.0 15.2 96.8
2017 311 21.0 14.8 96.8
2018 332 21.2 15.6 96.4
2019 636 35.0 18.1 96.4
2020 639 36.0 17.7 98
2021 420 26.1 16.0 97.9
2022 402 27.1 14.8 n/a
2023 399 28.0 14.2 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 W.S. Hornsby Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 690 52.0 13.2 98
2011 710 50.0 14.2 99.6
2012 650 48.0 13.5 99.5
2013 704 45.0 15.6 96.6
2014 708 46.0 15.3 96.8
2015 742 44.0 16.8 96.8
2016 657 43.0 15.2 96.8
2017 311 21.0 14.8 96.8
2018 332 21.2 15.6 96.4
2019 636 35.0 18.1 96.4
2020 639 36.0 17.7 98
2021 420 26.1 16.0 97.9
2022 402 27.1 14.8 n/a
2023 399 28.0 14.2 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 W.S. Hornsby Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,195 (11.5%) $9,231 (88.5%) $10,426
2018 $1,170 (12.7%) $8,028 (87.3%) $9,198
2019 $941 (12.8%) $6,426 (87.2%) $7,368

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

Impact of COVID-19 on W.S. Hornsby Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 550th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 572nd of 577 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (W.S. Hornsby Middle School)12.13.9
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)28.219.4
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (W.S. Hornsby Middle School)5.61.6
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)18.810.1
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (W.S. Hornsby Middle School)4.26.9
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)22.421.2
 1.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (W.S. Hornsby Middle School)53.1
 1.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)19.510
 9.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (W.S. Hornsby Middle School)179.5
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)29.621.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (W.S. Hornsby Middle School)01.5
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)5.88.5
 2.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (W.S. Hornsby Middle School)4.31.5
 2.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Richmond County)17.410.3
 7.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (W.S. Hornsby Middle School)3.44.2
 0.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Richmond County)10.87.4
 3.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students636399
 37.3%
African American589369
 37.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic119
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White1714
 17.6%
Two or More Races166
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.4%98%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about W.S. Hornsby Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 399 students attended W.S. Hornsby Middle School.

W.S. Hornsby Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Georgia middle schools.

Students who attend W.S. Hornsby Middle School usually go on to attend Laney High School

Students at W.S. Hornsby Middle School are 92% African American, 4% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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