Georgia public high school · Richmond County

Davidson Fine Arts Magnet

615 12Th St, Augusta, GA 30901. 92 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 90.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Richmond County Top 10% in Georgia for college enrollmentBeats the odds
90.2%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)30.2 pts above Georgia (60%)
59.3%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)41.5 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
100%4-year graduation rate (2025)12.8 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,169Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
84.2%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)19.6 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
73.8%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)23.8 pts above Georgia (50%)
Our read

42% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 65.4% of graduates to college; Davidson Fine Arts Magnet sends 90.2%, 25 points more than expected.

The path from Davidson Fine Arts Magnet

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 54.3%Georgia private college 10.9%Out-of-state college 19.6%Georgia technical college 5.4%Working, not in college 5.4%Not found in Georgia records 4.3%

    Share of the 92 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

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

    Most common out-of-state choices: North Carolina A & T State University, Butler University, Colorado School of Mines, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Furman University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Georgia State University1051%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Augusta University948%$12,017$52,071$20,000
    Kennesaw State University850%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    University of Georgia889%$13,636$77,246$15,623
    Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus794%$12,028$114,210$19,500

    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.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher59.3%
    Associate degree1.9%
    Certificate or other credential6.6%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet20.4%
    No credential, not enrolled12%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher63.5%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet1%
    No credential, not enrolled35.4%

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

College-going over time

50%60%70%80%90%100%20072009201120132015201720192021202390%
Davidson Fine Arts MagnetGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

7.3%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
0%Needed remedial English
64%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
24.2Average 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

Black45%
White35%
Multiracial8%
Hispanic6%
Asian5%
42%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
66.5%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School (0.6 mi, 77.6% to college) · Laney High School (0.6 mi, 40.1% to college) · Academy of Richmond County High School (1.7 mi, 54% to college) · Josey High School (1.9 mi, 25.8% to college) · Butler High School (4.4 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

MeasureDavidson Fine Arts MagnetRichmond CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)90.2%46.8%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)100%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,169—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)73.8%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Davidson Fine Arts Magnet graduates go to college?
90.2% of the Class of 2024 at Davidson Fine Arts Magnet enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Davidson Fine Arts Magnet graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Davidson Fine Arts Magnet graduates are Georgia State University, Augusta University and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Davidson Fine Arts Magnet?
Davidson Fine Arts Magnet has a four-year graduation rate of 100%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Davidson Fine Arts Magnet graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
59.3% of Davidson Fine Arts Magnet's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.