Augusta schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings

Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Richmond County School System and its board-approved 2026-27 calendar (PDF).

Every public school in Augusta, with its zone and report card: Augusta public schools.

Public schools in Augusta are run by the Richmond County School System, one district for the whole consolidated city and county. It had 28,923 students and about 2,007 classroom teachers in the 2024-25 school year, a ratio of 14.4 students per teacher, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. The district was chartered on Aug. 23, 1872, and says it has the oldest public school in the South.

Who to call

• Central office: Richmond County School System, 864 Broad St., 706-826-1000
• Which school am I zoned for? School Zone and Bus Stop Locator
• Register a new student: Registration Central
• Board of Education contacts: board members

2026-27 calendar: the dates that matter

From the district’s board-approved calendar:

Thursday, Oct. 8, and Thursday, Feb. 11, are “PowerUp” asynchronous learning days, when students learn on their own instead of in class. The district uses the same kind of day when it closes for bad weather, and it announces closings on rcboe.org and on local TV and radio. The fall parent conference window runs through Oct. 9.

The district has also published its 2027-28 calendar (PDF).

Enrolling a new student

Students new to the district, including transfers, register online first through the online registration kiosk, then take documents to the zoned school, according to the district’s Registration Central:

• The student’s latest report card or withdrawal form
• The parent or guardian’s photo ID
• Proof of residency: a current utility bill plus one more item, such as a lease, a purchase agreement, a tax return, a pay stub or a property tax bill
• An official birth certificate
• Georgia’s eye, ear and dental form and immunization form, available from any Georgia health department or pediatrician’s office
• An enrollment disclosure form for grades 4 to 12

Pre-K registration is in person only. For 2026-27, Georgia Pre-K is for children who turn 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2026.

Ratings and test scores

Georgia rates schools with the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), published by the Georgia Department of Education. The district links its latest CCRPI report from its accountability page. Search any school or district there for its scores in content mastery, progress, closing gaps, readiness and graduation rate. Georgia Milestones test results are on the state’s Milestones page.

When you compare schools, look at more than one year and at the parts of the score, not just the total.

Board of Education meetings

The Richmond County Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, and its committees at 4 p.m. on the second Tuesday, according to its meeting schedule. The next committee meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 13, and the next board meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 20. Check the district’s meeting calendar for the location, which has varied this year between the central office at 864 Broad St. and Belair Middle School.

What this means for you

• Plan for a five-day weekend: Oct. 9 to 13, with fall break.
• Thanksgiving is the whole week of Nov. 23.
• Moving here? Register online, then bring proof of residency to the zoned school.
• To compare schools, start with the state’s CCRPI reports.

Related: moving to Augusta, Friday night football and voting in Richmond County.

Zoned schools for nine Augusta areas, checked in the district’s locator: our Augusta neighborhoods guide.

Frequently asked questions

What school district is Augusta, Georgia in?

The Richmond County School System, which runs public schools across Augusta-Richmond County. It had 28,923 students in 2024-25, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.

When is fall break for Richmond County schools?

Fall break is Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 12-13, 2026, after a student holiday on Friday, Oct. 9. Thanksgiving break is Nov. 23-27.

When is winter break for Richmond County schools in 2026?

Christmas and winter break runs Dec. 23, 2026, through Jan. 5, 2027. Students return Thursday, Jan. 7, after a professional learning day Jan. 6.

When is the last day of school for Richmond County schools?

Wednesday, May 26, 2027, an early release day for all grades.

How do I find which school my child is zoned for in Augusta?

Enter your address in the district’s School Zone and Bus Stop Locator. New students register online first, then take documents, including proof of residency, to the zoned school.