For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,483 students in Appling County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Appling County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
3,483 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Appling County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 221 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
628 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
18%
# Black Students
720 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
21%
36%
# White Students
1,983 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
57%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
138 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
214
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
248
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
241
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
224
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
249
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
278
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
209
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
237
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
269
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
286
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
290
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
255
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
260
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
223
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,331 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,319 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,331
$14,333
Spending / Student
$14,319
$13,458
Best Appling County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fourth District Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13396 Blackshear Hwy
Surrency, GA 31563
(912) 367-3250
Surrency, GA 31563
(912) 367-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
Appling County Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
680 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8640
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8640
Grades: 3-5
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Appling County Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2997 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8630
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8630
Grades: 6-8
| 792 students
Rank: #44.
Altamaha Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
344 Altamaha School Rd
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3713
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3713
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
Appling County High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
482 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8610
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,028 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Appling County School District?
Appling County School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,483 students.
What is the rank of Appling County School District?
Appling County School District is ranked #101 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Appling County School District?
57% of Appling County School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Appling County School District?
Appling County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Appling County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,319 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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