Summary:
The 30906 zip code area of Augusta, Georgia is home to 17 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 6 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the Richmond County School District. While the district as a whole struggles academically, ranking 176 out of 203 districts in the state, there are some standout schools that are performing significantly better than their peers.
One such standout is the Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School, which ranks 132 out of 458 high schools in the state and has a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. This school has much higher test scores than the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. Another bright spot is Goshen Elementary School, which has some of the highest test scores in the district despite having a 1 out of 5 star rating overall.
However, the majority of schools in the 30906 zip code area struggle academically, with most ranking in the bottom 20% of schools in the state. The average percentage of students proficient or better on the Georgia Milestones assessments is well below the state averages across all grade levels and subjects. Additionally, the free and reduced lunch rate is extremely high, with most schools having over 97% of students qualifying, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. While spending per student varies widely, there does not appear to be a clear correlation between spending and academic performance.
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