High Schools in Appling County

Summary:

Appling County, Georgia is home to a single public high school, Appling County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, ranking as high as 148 out of 452 Georgia high schools in 2022-2023 but dropping to 208 in the 2024-2025 school year. Appling County High School's 85.4% four-year graduation rate for 2023-2024 is slightly below the state average.

Academically, the school's proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones Assessments are mixed, with strengths in Algebra I but lower performance in American Literature and U.S. History compared to state averages. The school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 66% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Spending per student at Appling County High School was $9,462 in 2018-2019, which is lower than the national average.

Overall, Appling County High School faces some challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance and serving the needs of its student population. However, the school also demonstrates strengths in certain subject areas, and its fluctuating ranking suggests the potential for improvement with the right resources and support. Parents and community members in Appling County should closely monitor the school's progress and advocate for the necessary investments to help all students succeed.

District Detail

249 Blackshear Highway
Baxley, GA 31513

(912) 367-8600

SchoolDigger Rank:
68^th of 206 Georgia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,414

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Appling County High School	Public	9-12	482 Blackshear Hwy	Baxley	31513	Appling County	Appling County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 367-8610	1,013	70	14.5	98.9%	523 (51.6%)	241 (23.8%)	197 (19.4%)	8 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.3%)	44.1	208^th of 452 public high schools	54.0%		30.7	290^th of 458 public high schools	36.7%	82	32.8	56.7	41.2	27.3	$13,236	$685	$12,551

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bacon County	15.4 mi	4	36^th
Jeff Davis County	16.8 mi	4	63^rd
Wayne County	19.85 mi	8	93^rd
Toombs County	20.43 mi	5	111^th
Coffee County	23.5 mi	13	119^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.