Georgia public high school · Richmond County

Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School

1324 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta, GA 30901. 85 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 77.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Richmond County Top 10% in Georgia for college enrollmentBeats the odds
77.6%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)17.6 pts above Georgia (60%)
47%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)29.2 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
100%4-year graduation rate (2025)12.8 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,078Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
29.3%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)35.3 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
83.2%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)33.1 pts above Georgia (50%)
Our read

70% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 56.2% of graduates to college; Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School sends 77.6%, 21 points more than expected.

The path from Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 52.9%Georgia private college 5.9%Out-of-state college 5.9%Georgia technical college 12.9%Career credential, working 8.2%Working, not in college 10.6%Not found in Georgia records 3.5%

    Share of the 85 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: Clemson University, Purdue University-Main Campus, South Carolina State University, Tuskegee University, University of South Carolina Aiken. (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
    Kennesaw State University1450%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Augusta University1348%$12,017$52,071$20,000
    Augusta Technical College1136%$7,427$37,887$6,881
    Georgia Southern University454%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    Savannah State University335%$7,542$44,180$26,000

    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 higher47%
    Associate degree4.5%
    Certificate or other credential13.6%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet16.7%
    No credential, not enrolled18.2%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher45.3%
    Associate degree4%
    Certificate or other credential12%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4%
    No credential, not enrolled34.7%

    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%20072009201120132015201720192021202378%
Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

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

Ready for college work?

12.5%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
5.4%Needed remedial English
52.8%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
22.1Average 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

Black66%
White17%
Hispanic9%
Multiracial5%
Asian3%
70%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
38.9%In gifted programs

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

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Laney High School (0.1 mi, 40.1% to college) · Davidson Fine Arts Magnet (0.6 mi, 90.2% to college) · Josey High School (1.3 mi, 25.8% to college) · Academy of Richmond County High School (1.5 mi, 54% 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

MeasureJohnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet SchoolRichmond CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)77.6%46.8%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)100%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,078—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)83.2%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School graduates go to college?
77.6% of the Class of 2024 at Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Augusta University and Augusta Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School?
Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School has a four-year graduation rate of 100%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
47% of Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.