Top Rankings
Appling County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,463 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 41% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
3,463 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
257 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Appling County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
648 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
18%
# Black Students
720 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
21%
36%
# White Students
1,926 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
56%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
156 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
214
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
239
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
265
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
234
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
212
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
248
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
278
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
205
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
243
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
265
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
298
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
276
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
252
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
234
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,419 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,401 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,419
$14,266
Spending / Student
$14,401
$13,395
Best Appling County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fourth District Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 121 students
Rank: #22.
Altamaha Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Appling County Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 1,189 students
Rank: #44.
Appling County High School
Magnet 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
| 1,060 students
Rank: #55.
Appling County Middle School
Magnet 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
| 713 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Appling County School District?
Appling County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,463 students.
What is the rank of Appling County School District?
Appling County School District is ranked #81 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Appling County School District?
56% of Appling County School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% 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 13:1, 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 $14,401 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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