For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,114 students in Appling County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 163 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Appling County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Appling County, GA are Fourth District Elementary School, Altamaha Elementary School and Appling County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Appling County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Appling County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Appling County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fourth District Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13396 Blackshear Hwy
Surrency, GA 31563
(912) 367-3250
Surrency, GA 31563
(912) 367-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Altamaha Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
344 Altamaha School Rd
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3713
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3713
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Appling County High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
482 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8610
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8610
Gr: 9-12 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Appling County Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
680 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8640
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8640
Gr: PK-5 | 1,113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Appling County Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2997 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8630
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8630
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Appling County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Appling County Learning Center #3 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
302 East Allen Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8600
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8600
1510 Deens Landing Rd
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3383
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3383
Gr: 8-11 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
500 Thomas Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 739-8888
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 739-8888
Discovery Place Parent Resource Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
73 Harvey St Unit B
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8821
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8821
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Appling County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Appling County, GA include Fourth District Elementary School, Altamaha Elementary School and Appling County High School.
How many public schools are located in Appling County?
6 public schools are located in Appling County.
What percentage of students in Appling County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Appling County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Appling County?
Appling County public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Appling County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Appling County include: Altamaha Elementary School vs. Fourth District Elementary School, Fourth District Elementary School vs. Appling County Elementary School, Fourth District Elementary School vs. Altamaha Elementary School
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