Davidson Magnet School
Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: (706) 823-6924
Fax: (706) 823-4373
District: Richmond County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8,9,10,11,12 • 744 students
Davidson Magnet School, a public school located in Augusta, GA, serves grades 6-12 in the Richmond County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Davidson Magnet School is a public school located in Augusta, GA. 744 students attend Davidson Magnet School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement, and using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement. |
| College Readiness | 10/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2024 Average SAT score data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement, using 2024 Average ACT score data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement, and using 2026 demographic data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement. |
Posted: October 9, 2018
Homework and project are always given to reinforce learning.
Posted: October 9, 2018
Teachers are willing to tutor and work with parents and students.
Posted: October 9, 2018
If reported unacceptable behavior is dealt with quickly.
Posted: October 9, 2018
Posted: October 9, 2018
This school will work with any student, if the student is willing to seek help.
Posted: October 9, 2018
I know about this personally. The administration will deal with bullying if reported.
Posted: October 9, 2018
Excellent, so far. Two of my grandchildren have been in Davidson since 6th grade. This is truly a magnet school. It will challenge your child's ability and prepare them for college, if they are up for the challenge.
Posted: May 3, 2017
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Posted: May 3, 2017
A 10 out of 10 experience academically and socially for my daughters who both attended Davidson. Teachers are very involved and responsive to parents and to students. The counselors have been awesome in directing my oldest daughter in applying for college and scholarships. The student body is extremely competitive and I believe that lends to a fire in students to do their best and it encourages them to be better and as a parent I think it's healthy to have that kind of energy around your aspiring student.
Posted: November 15, 2016
Homework really helps students to learn well.
Posted: November 15, 2016
Davidson Fine Arts is a wonderful school! My daughter attends Davidson and she loves it! Davidson has wonderful teachers and staff!
Posted: October 15, 2016
There are incidents of social bullying at DFA. The atmosphere is very pro encouragement and support on the part of students, so most incidents are nipped in the bud. Dr. Kelly's presence all over the school helps and teachers model kindness to one another and to students so my observations have seen a decrease in mean girl behavior over the past seven years
Posted: October 15, 2016
This is NOT a school for everyone. Teachers offer lots of extra help to students struggling with classes, but for the most part, this school is filled with high acheiveing students. The 2016 graduating class Of 92 students had 60 NHS members and only 11 graduated with a GPA under a 3.0.
Posted: October 15, 2016
Dr Kelly is an inspiring leader. She is present at every performance. She is all over the school, you can hear her high heels clacking in every hallway. She is firm, kind and fair with students and tolerates zero misbehavior. She appears to be respectful with the staff and is available to parents. She always appears to have pleasant, cheerful disposition. Spends probably an average of 65 hours a week at the school. You see her in car line, directing traffic at 7:30am and at the evening performance locking up at 10pm.
Posted: October 15, 2016
Davidson has a family atmosphere. The kids respect one another and are very accepting of individual personalities. Davidson is filled with artistic temperament at every level, and people embrace and encourage one another to be their best. For the most part, students are honest and hold cheaters in contempt. Because this is a magnet school, students who break rules are returned to their zone schools.
Posted: October 15, 2016
Teachers are invested in DFA and are, for the most part, inspiring in the classroom. They have high expectations for students, work hard themselves, arrive early, stay late and attend most events and performances.
Posted: October 15, 2016
Students are trained to manage their time and organize their work in middle school. By high school, most students are busy with homework and studying during rehearsals or lunch to minimize the hours at home.
Posted: October 15, 2016
Davidson Fine Arts is a wonderful school. It is open to students living in Richmond county by audition. Students must have 80% average in all classes to be eligible to apply.
My daughter attended DFA 6th-12th and loved it!
This school is academically challenging. AP courses are required in high school and lots of seniors are duel enrolled. Most students choose to pursue fine arts and specialize in some type of music, dance, theater, writing or art. The principal is very involved in all aspects of the school and the teachers are very supportive and involved as well. In spite of being supportive, academic teachers do not alter test schedules during performance weeks. Students must be capible of using their time wisely and managing stress. DFA has a competitive environment and enjoys success in every area. Good grades and artistic excellence are status symbols. There is a sense of family at DFA. Students are accepting of one another, staff is kind and encouraging and parents are welcome. The PTO is active and parent volunteers are in evidence at all events. While the focus of DFA extracurriculars are the fine arts, they do offer a few sports. DFA has a golf team, a swim team and a tennis tennis team. Students may also participate with the augusta rowing club. I cannot recommend this school highly enough.
Posted: August 16, 2016
Davidson is one of the top schools in the state. Fine arts is a major concentration, and it's incredibly challenging. The work load is much more than a normal public school, and these kids come out with great independence and social responsibility. I'll never let my kid go anywhere else for the next five years.
Posted: August 27, 2015
Posted: August 27, 2015
Posted: August 27, 2015
Posted: August 27, 2015
My son attended this school from middle school through high school. One of the top schools in the nation. He had no problems getting admission to several top dance schools for his college studies.
Posted: May 26, 2015
At the auditions I was so nervous! I was shaking, there were butterfly's in my stomach and I was sweating! When I got to the audition room all of my nerves went away! They made us all feel so welcome and they didn't pressure us or anything. Right now it is June 3,2015 I start going there on august sixth! I am so excited! Over all I think davidson fine arts is the best school in America!
PS- the principle is very nice and supportive! If you are having any doubts about davidson don't it is a wonderful place!
Posted: August 2, 2014
I attended DFA for only one year but I love and cherish every moment I was there. It was like a big family and the atmosphere of respect and love for the arts is so positive and beneficial for learning. The student population embraces students who are different and creative and hone on those skills to make them even better. The teachers are wonderful and everything is wonderful and this school is defiantly 5 out of 5! I love DFA!!!!
Posted: October 3, 2012
I'm currently a student at this school and i love it, its definately not rated 10 out of 10 for nothing. It's not just the teachers who make up this wonderful school its the students, we work harder than they do (at times). Overall I love my school and I'm glad to be apart of it!!!!!!!!! Go DFA!!!!!!!!!!
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