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Schools in Martinez · Columbia County School District

Martinez’s public schools outscore 89% of Georgia districts

On the state math tests, 52% of Martinez’s students scored proficient, above the Georgia average (37%). The grade covers the public school district serving Martinez, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.

#20of 260 Georgia townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
53%
▲ 13 pts vs GA 40%
2021–22
Math proficiency
52%
▲ 15 pts vs GA 37%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 8 pts vs GA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.7K
▼ 20% vs GA $15.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.0
GA 14.3 · larger classes
Schools in town
12
4,461 students on the public path
In brief

Martinez’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 53% and math 52% in spring 2022, against 40% and 37% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,689 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Lakeside Middle School, then Lakeside High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Augusta Christian (private), Augusta Preparatory Day School (private), Augusta Christian Schools- Lower Campus (private), Adventist Christian School (private), Soar Academy (private), Augusta Science Academy (private) and Kingdom Kreations Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Martinez’s grade

A Test scoresB− Graduation

A: better than 89% of Georgia school districts, #20 of 260 Georgia towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Georgia average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Georgia school districts we grade (220)Better than 89%
Lower resultsHigher results
Georgia towns with similar household incomes (216)Better than 90%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 15,305 test results and a graduating class of 2,126 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Martinez’s students in the tested grades sat them (15,426 in math, 15,184 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Martinez, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA to A+
6–8Lakeside Middle SchoolColumbia County School DistrictB+
9–12Lakeside High SchoolColumbia County School DistrictB−

Martinez’s public schools are run by Columbia County School District, which also serves Grovetown and Harlem. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Columbia County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 30 schools · 28,566 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 16.0 per teacher (GA 14.3)
$12,689GA $15,800 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading53%
State average 39.6% · 15184 students tested
Math52%
State average 37.4% · 15426 students tested

Martinez vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Martinez’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
MartinezAColumbia County
Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government——

Every school in Martinez

12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Martinezby address
Stevens Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A+
759 students15:1Rate it →
Martinez Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A
731 students15:1Rate it →
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Evans
A
612 students13:1Rate it →
Lakeside Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Evans
B+
498 students13:1Rate it →
Lakeside High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Evans
B−
1,861 students18:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Augusta Christian
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
752 students13:1Rate it →
Augusta Preparatory Day School
Grades PK–12
Private · Nonsectarian
450 students9:1Rate it →
Augusta Christian Schools- Lower Campus
Elementary · Grades PK–1
Private · Religious
147 students21:1Rate it →
Adventist Christian School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Religious
36 students7:1Rate it →
Soar Academy
Grades 1–11 · Augusta
Private · Nonsectarian
31 students4:1Rate it →
Augusta Science Academy
Elementary · Grades K–4
Private · Religious
30 students6:1Rate it →
Kingdom Kreations Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–2
Private · Nonsectarian
20 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Martinez’s schools

Are Martinez’s schools good?

By Georgia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Martinez children attend outscore 89% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #20 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 90%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Martinez in?

Columbia County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 28,566 students in 30 schools (2024–25).

Where do Martinez kids go to high school?

Lakeside High School in Evans, with 1,861 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is Martinez’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in Columbia County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.

How much does Martinez spend per student?

$12,689 in Columbia County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Martinez?

Yes: Augusta Christian (religious, grades PK–12, 752 students), Augusta Preparatory Day School (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 450 students), Augusta Christian Schools- Lower Campus (religious, grades PK–1, 147 students), Adventist Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 36 students), Soar Academy (nonsectarian, grades 1–11, 31 students), Augusta Science Academy (religious, grades K–4, 30 students) and Kingdom Kreations Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–2, 20 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.