Georgia public high school · Richmond County

Academy of Richmond County High School

910 Russell St, Augusta, GA 30904. 237 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 54% of them enrolled in college within a year.

54%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)6.0 pts below Georgia (60%)
15.4%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)2.4 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
87%4-year graduation rate (2025)About the same as Georgia
984Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
19.8%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)44.8 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
36.3%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)13.7 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Academy of Richmond County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 31.2%Georgia private college 3.8%Out-of-state college 11%Georgia technical college 8%Career credential, working 3%Working, not in college 28.3%Not found in Georgia records 14.8%

    Share of the 237 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

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    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: South Carolina State University, University of South Carolina-Sumter, Aiken Technical College, Alabama State University, Auburn University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

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    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Augusta Technical College1836%$7,427$37,887$6,881
    University of Georgia1889%$13,636$77,246$15,623
    East Georgia State College1314%$6,673$41,785$11,525
    Augusta University1048%$12,017$52,071$20,000
    Georgia Southern University854%$16,785$59,167$20,568

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

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    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher15.4%
    Associate degree5.3%
    Certificate or other credential10.9%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet13.4%
    No credential, not enrolled54.9%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher18.7%
    Associate degree7.3%
    Certificate or other credential6.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet2.4%
    No credential, not enrolled65.4%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202354%
Academy of Richmond County High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

23.7%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
8.6%Needed remedial English
31.3%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
16.6Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

Black71%
White14%
Hispanic7%
Multiracial4%
Asian2%
85%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
7.6%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Josey High School (1.3 mi, 25.8% to college) · Laney High School (1.4 mi, 40.1% to college) · Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School (1.5 mi, 77.6% to college) · Davidson Fine Arts Magnet (1.7 mi, 90.2% to college) · Butler High School (3.8 mi, 43.2% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Richmond County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureAcademy of Richmond CountyRichmond CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)54%46.8%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)87%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)984—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)36.3%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Academy of Richmond County High School graduates go to college?
54% of the Class of 2024 at Academy of Richmond County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Academy of Richmond County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Academy of Richmond County High School graduates are Augusta Technical College, University of Georgia and East Georgia State College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Academy of Richmond County High School?
Academy of Richmond County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 87%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Academy of Richmond County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
15.4% of Academy of Richmond County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.