- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, GA
Johnson Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130438001534
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Magnet earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 29
- schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Magnet has class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Magnet ranks #5 of 29 schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438001534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Johnson Magnet held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 130438001534 · Augusta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 15.6:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Johnson Magnet held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Johnson Magnet 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
Johnson Magnet
640 students
What this shows Johnson Magnet reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson Magnet compares
Johnson Magnet 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Georgia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
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 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 66.4%
White 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Johnson Magnet is more 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 Johnson Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Magnet'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.
Davidson Magnet School
Standard public school
747 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Magnet
How many students attend Johnson Magnet?
Johnson Magnet has 640 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Magnet is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson Magnet?
98.0% of students at Johnson Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Magnet is African American at 66.4% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Magnet?
Johnson Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Johnson Magnet rank among schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Magnet ranks #5 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 Johnson Magnet, 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.