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John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School is a public magnet school for the fine and performing arts in Augusta, Georgia, which draws students from grades six through twelve from all parts of the Richmond County Board of Education School district. In addition to a basic curriculum of college preparatory and Advanced Placement academic courses, Davidson offers academic and fine arts courses in visual arts, music, chorus, dance, and theatre.

In 1998, Davidson moved from its original structure to a new campus a block away between 12th Street and 13th Street, Walton Way and Telfair Street. Prior to this, the campus had been split across the original building, a converted police substation, several portable classrooms, and a renovated iron works building. It spread across three city blocks. At the time, it crossed the Augusta Canal second level. Moving to the new location granted a nice view of the third level, which actually had water in it. The new location also has a large professionally fitted theater for art performances.

Due to student demand, the original stained glass windows created by the class of '83 were also moved to the new location.

The school is also within walking distance of several important historical landmarks in Augusta, including Sacred Heart Cultural Center and The Augusta Canal First level.

Admission to Davidson is based upon school grades and an audition to determine interest and aptitude in the fine arts. Middle school students audition in all of the fine arts areas and high school students are auditioned in up to two fine arts areas. Additionally, classes admitted to Davidson are admitted so that the racial composition of the class reflects the racial composition of the county.