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Appling County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,414 students in Appling County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, 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 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
3,414 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
262 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Appling County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Graduation Rate
94%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.1%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2020. View full 20-year historical data
% Hispanic
20%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Black
20%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% White
54%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,191 is higher than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,716 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$57 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,191
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,716
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Appling County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Appling County School District?
Appling County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,414 students.
What is the rank of Appling County School District?
Appling County School District is ranked #77 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Appling County School District?
54% of Appling County School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Appling County School District?
Appling County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Appling County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,716 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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