Enrollment
433
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, GA
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130438004069
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 29
- schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School ranks #4 of 29 schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438004069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Augusta, Georgia, enrolling 433 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 97.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 433 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 391 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and White (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 98 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 433 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Augusta's public schools, it stands alongside Davidson Magnet School (747 students): Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 16.6:1).
Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students) and Cross Creek High School (1,152 students) alongside Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School compares
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.9%
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Georgia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 74.8%
White 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond County, which includes Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School.
$14,096
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 40.0%
Federal 24.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School 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 Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School
How many students attend Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School?
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School?
97.9% of students at Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School is African American at 74.8% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School?
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School rank among schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School ranks #4 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.
Is Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School a good school?
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Richmond County Technical Career 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.
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