Original Research by School Decision on Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is a small school serving kindergarten through grade twelve, located in Augusta's Perimeter Park area. The enrollment is tiny, with only a handful of students across a span of grade levels and just a single student in grade twelve. A large majority of the school's families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a student population experiencing economic hardship.
The school's academic data tells a stark story. State testing results for the current school year show proficiency rates that are very low across math and English language arts. In math, the school reported a proficiency rate at or below single digits; in ELA, similarly minimal. Testing student counts per grade are also very small, ranging from one student in some elementary grades to around seven or eight in middle grades, which means each individual result carries outsized weight and also makes school-wide statistics less stable. Science and social studies testing data are similarly thin. These numbers reflect a school serving students with substantial academic needs; a parent should want to look into further what educational approach and support structure the school uses to address this.
Because the school is so small across its grade span, state comparisons become difficult. The relevant benchmark universe is Richmond County's school districts, but most traditional comparison metrics do not apply meaningfully to an entity of this size and apparent mission.
The broader Augusta context includes a city in economic transition. Downtown has recently seen significant multifamily housing growth and a walkable street-life revival, anchored by Broad Street and the Savannah River. Housing in the immediate area is affordable relative to state benchmarks. The wider metro economy is led by healthcare, military (Fort Eisenhower), and manufacturing employers. Richmond County Schools itself is in the midst of a major long-range facilities plan that will reshape school attendance zones and close or consolidate several schools starting in the 2026-27 school year. This district restructuring is relevant context for any family considering school placement in the county.
The specific circumstances of Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta are limited in the available data. Program details, staffing, teaching approach, and the full picture of what educational pathway this school offers were not documented in the sources reviewed. A parent considering this school should directly contact the school to understand its mission, curriculum focus, any specialized services or supports it provides, and how it works with families to address the evident academic gaps evident in state testing results.
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