For the 2025 school year, there are 3 magnet public high schools serving 1,814 students in Georgia.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Georgia are Davidson Magnet School, Johnson Magnet and Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Georgia magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Davidson Magnet School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Georgia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davidson Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
615 12th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Grades: 6-12
| 727 students
Rank: #22.
Johnson Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1324 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Grades: 6-12
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Augusta Tech Dr # B
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 823-5580
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 823-5580
Grades: 6-12
| 431 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Georgia?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Georgia include Davidson Magnet School, Johnson Magnet and Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Georgia?
3 magnet public high schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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