- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Augusta, GA
Academy of Richmond County High School
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Richmond County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130438001528
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Richmond County High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Richmond County High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Richmond County High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438001528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Academy of Richmond County High School held near 1,175 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 96.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 130438001528 · Augusta, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,178 enr · 17.6:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Cross Creek High School (1,152 students)
Academy of Richmond County High School held near 1,175 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 96.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Academy of Richmond County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,178 students
- Cross Creek Hi
Cross Creek High School
1,152 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,088 students
- Hephzibah High
Hephzibah High School
1,041 students
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
878 students
- Glenn Hills Hi
Glenn Hills High School
839 students
What this shows Academy of Richmond County High School reports 1,178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Richmond County High School compares
Academy of Richmond County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,178 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,178
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Georgia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,883
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 268 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 71.1%
White 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Academy of Richmond County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County reports $13,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy of Richmond County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenn Hills High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Richmond County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Augusta
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Cross Creek High School
Standard public school
1,152 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Westside High School
Standard public school
1,088 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Butler High School
Standard public school
878 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Glenn Hills High School
Standard public school
839 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Laney High School
Standard public school
736 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Josey High School
Standard public school
625 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,178 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Richmond County High School
How many students attend Academy of Richmond County High School?
Academy of Richmond County High School has 1,178 students enrolled. It is a high school in Augusta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,141 (2022-23) → 1,175 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Richmond County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Richmond County High School is 17.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Richmond County High School?
98.0% of students at Academy of Richmond County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Richmond County High School?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Richmond County High School is African American at 71.1% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Richmond County High School?
Academy of Richmond County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of Richmond County High School rank among high schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Richmond County High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Augusta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Academy of Richmond County High School, Richmond County also operates Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), Westside High School (1,088 students), and Hephzibah High School (1,041 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.