- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, GA
Davidson Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Davidson Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130438001567
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davidson Magnet School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 29
- schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Davidson Magnet School has class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davidson Magnet School ranks #6 of 29 schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438001567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Davidson Magnet School held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 69.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 130438001567 · Augusta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 16.6:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Davidson Magnet School held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 69.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Davidson Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Ric
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
- This school
Davidson Magnet School
747 students
What this shows Davidson Magnet School reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davidson Magnet School compares
Davidson Magnet 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 68% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Georgia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 45.4%
White 35.3%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Davidson Magnet School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 Davidson Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davidson Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Augusta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lake Forest Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
719 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Belair K-8 School
Standard public school
675 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Richmond Hill K-8
Standard public school
667 students 9:1 students per teacher
Warren Road Elementary School
Standard public school
665 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Sue Reynolds Elementary School
Standard public school
652 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Wheeless Road Elementary School
Standard public school
649 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~747 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davidson Magnet School
How many students attend Davidson Magnet School?
Davidson Magnet School has 747 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidson Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davidson Magnet School is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davidson Magnet School?
19.6% of students at Davidson Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davidson Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Davidson Magnet School is African American at 45.4% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davidson Magnet School?
Davidson Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Davidson Magnet School rank among schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Davidson Magnet School ranks #6 of 29 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 schools in Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Davidson Magnet School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.