It is no secret that Georgia is known for its rich history, and that means that this school is one of the oldest in the nation.
Academy of Richmond County is Georgia's oldest high school and also the sixth oldest high school in the entire nation.
History of the Academy of Richmond County
Located in Augusta, the Academy of Richmond County was founded shortly after the American Revolution in 1783. It was initially an all-male private school.
It transitioned into a co-educational public high school after the Civil War. It is known for its long history and military training program.
The school underwent a relocation in 1802 and again in 1926 to its current building. Locals commonly refer to this school as Richmond Academy or ARC.
Today, according to Wikipedia, it is the sixth oldest school in the country and the "oldest existing public high school in the Southern United States."
Oldest high schools in the U.S.
According to WorldAtlas, here are the oldest high schools in the nation, with each year they were founded:
Boston Latin, Boston, MA: 1635
Hartford Public HS, Hartford, CT: 1638
Cambridge Rindge and Latin, Cambridge, MA: 1648
Hopkins Academy, Hadley, MA: 1664
Phillips Academy, Andover, MA: 1778
Richmond County Academy, Augusta, GA: 1783
Glynn Academy, Brunswick, GA: 1788
Canandaigua Academy, Canandaigua, NY: 1791
Westford Academy, Westford, MA: 1792
Newburgh Free, Newburgh, NY: 1796
How old is the University of Georgia?
Founded shortly after the Academy of Richmond County, UGA was founded in 1785, also one of the oldest in the U.S.
Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at [email protected]m.
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