For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,320 students in 30901, GA (there are , serving 616 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 30901, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 30901, GA are Davidson Magnet School, Walker Traditional Elementary School and Johnson Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30901 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30901, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30901, GA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davidson Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
615 12th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Gr: 6-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Walker Traditional Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6950
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6950
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1324 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Gr: 6-12 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Laney High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1339 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6900
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Jenkins-white Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 15th Ave
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7320
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7320
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
W.s. Hornsby Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 Kentucky Ave
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6928
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6928
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Josey High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 15th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7360
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7360
Gr: 9-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Murphey Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 15th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7360
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7360
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
W.s. Hornsby Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 Kentucky Ave
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6928
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6928
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
30901, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1321 Swanee Quintet Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6922
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6922
Gr: PK-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
1001 4th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6946
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6946
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
320 Kentucky Avenue
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6960
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6960
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 30901, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 30901, GA include Davidson Magnet School, Walker Traditional Elementary School and Johnson Magnet.
How many public schools are located in 30901?
9 public schools are located in 30901.
What percentage of students in 30901 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 30901 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30901?
30901 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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