For the 2025 school year, there are 6 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 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Appling County, GA are Fourth District Elementary School, Altamaha Elementary School and Appling County Elementary 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 41% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), 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 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Appling County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Appling County Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
680 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8640
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8640
Grades: PK-5
| 1,153 students
Rank: #44.
Appling County High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
482 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8610
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,053 students
Rank: #55.
Appling County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2997 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8630
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8630
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: n/an/a
678 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8642
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8642
Grades: PK-2
| 650 students
Appling County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1510 Deens Landing Rd
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3383
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3383
Grades: 8-11
| 14 students
Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
500 Thomas Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 739-8888
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 739-8888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 Elementary 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 91%).
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 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Appling County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Appling County include: Fourth District Elementary School vs. Altamaha Elementary School, Altamaha Elementary School vs. Fourth District Elementary School, Fourth District Elementary School vs. Appling County Elementary School
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