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Richmond County

Georgia · Public School District
52
Schools
29,589
Students
$15,323
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
94.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+42pp vs nat'l
85.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Richmond County is a public school district in Georgia serving 29,589 students across 52 schools. It includes 32 elementary, 8 middle, 11 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,323 is near the national average for a US public school district. 94% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (52)
Elementary Schools32 schools
Middle Schools8 schools
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta03–1225
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,323Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
36%
State
40.0%
Local (property tax)
35.6%
Federal
24.4%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (36%), with notable federal support (24%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
52
Schools
29,589
Students
94%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.7%
Opportunity Score36/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 52 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
94% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
24% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Richmond County?
Richmond County has 52 public schools, serving a total of 29,589 students.
What is the graduation rate for Richmond County?
The graduation rate is 85.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Richmond County spend per student?
Richmond County spends $15,323 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Richmond County?
94% of students in Richmond County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Richmond County?
No, Richmond County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Richmond County serve?
Richmond County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Richmond County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Richmond County is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.