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Best High Schools in the Augusta, GA Area

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Here are the Best High Schools in the Augusta, GA Area

  1. Aiken Scholars Academy
  2. Davidson Magnet School
  3. Johnson Magnet
  4. Greenbrier High School
  5. Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School
  6. Lakeside High School
  7. North Augusta High School
  8. South Aiken High School
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  1. Aiken Scholars Academy

    Aiken, SC

    Aiken 01

    Aiken Scholars Academy is ranked second within South Carolina. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Aiken Scholars...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    100
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    182
    Enrollment 9-12

  2. Davidson Magnet School

    Augusta, GA

    Richmond County Public Schools

    Davidson Magnet School is ranked sixth within Georgia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Davidson Magnet School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    68.4
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    401
    Enrollment 9-12

  3. Johnson Magnet

    Augusta, GA

    Richmond County Public Schools

    Johnson Magnet is ranked 11th within Georgia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Johnson Magnet is 92%. The...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    58.0
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    333
    Enrollment 9-12

  5. Greenbrier High School

    Evans, GA

    Columbia County Public Schools

    Greenbrier High School is ranked 51st within Georgia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Greenbrier High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    97%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    40.8
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,801
    Enrollment 9-12

  6. Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School

    Augusta, GA

    Richmond County Public Schools

    Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School is ranked 59th within Georgia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    100%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    26.9
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    272
    Enrollment 9-12

  7. Lakeside High School

    Evans, GA

    Columbia County Public Schools

    Lakeside High School is ranked 81st within Georgia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Lakeside High School is...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    94%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    37.4
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,940
    Enrollment 9-12

  9. North Augusta High School

    North Augusta, SC

    Aiken 01

    North Augusta High School is ranked 47th within South Carolina. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at North Augusta...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    91%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    38.9
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,719
    Enrollment 9-12

  10. South Aiken High School

    Aiken, SC

    Aiken 01

    South Aiken High School is ranked 56th within South Carolina. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at South Aiken High...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    87%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    39.9
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,356
    Enrollment 9-12

  11. Grovetown High School

    Grovetown, GA

    Columbia County Public Schools

    Grovetown High School is ranked 145th within Georgia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Grovetown High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    88%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    27.9
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    2,236
    Enrollment 9-12

  13. Evans High School

    Evans, GA

    Columbia County Public Schools

    Evans High School is ranked 161st within Georgia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Evans High School is 38%....Read More

    Graduation Rate
    88%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    29.0
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,887
    Enrollment 9-12

  14. Silver Bluff High School

    Aiken, SC

    Aiken 01

    Silver Bluff High School is ranked 76th within South Carolina. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Silver Bluff...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    87%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    21.1
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    708
    Enrollment 9-12

  15. Burke County High School

    Waynesboro, GA

    Burke County

    Burke County High School is ranked 231st within Georgia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Burke County High...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    85%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    4.9
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,170
    Enrollment 9-12

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  17. Aiken High School

    Aiken, SC

    Aiken 01

    Aiken High School is ranked 115th within South Carolina. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Aiken High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    90%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    18.4
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,195
    Enrollment 9-12

  18. Lincoln County High School

    Lincolnton, GA

    Lincoln County

    Lincoln County High School is ranked 253rd within Georgia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Lincoln County High...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    92%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    8.6
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    367
    Enrollment 9-12

  19. Midland Valley High School

    Graniteville, SC

    Aiken 01

    Midland Valley High School is ranked 129th within South Carolina. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Midland Valley...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    93%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    15.9
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,477
    Enrollment 9-12

  21. Harlem High School

    Harlem, GA

    Columbia County Public Schools

    Harlem High School is ranked 273rd within Georgia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Harlem High School is 34%....Read More

    Graduation Rate
    85%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    17.3
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,223
    Enrollment 9-12

  22. Ridge Spring Monetta High School

    Monetta, SC

    Aiken 01

    Ridge Spring Monetta High School is ranked 140th within South Carolina. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Ridge...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    86%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    12.3
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    269
    Enrollment 9-12

  23. Academy of Richmond County High School

    Augusta, GA

    Richmond County Public Schools

    Academy of Richmond County High School is ranked 308th within Georgia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Academy...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    83%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    21.9
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,141
    Enrollment 9-12

  25. Westside High School

    Augusta, GA

    Richmond County Public Schools

    Westside High School is ranked 309th within Georgia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Westside High School is...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    79%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    14.7
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    999
    Enrollment 9-12

  26. Butler High School

    Augusta, GA

    Richmond County Public Schools

    Butler High School is ranked 332-432nd within Georgia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Butler High School is...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    71%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    6.5
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    837
    Enrollment 9-12

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