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Appling County Elementary School

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Appling County Elementary School ranks 456 th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

456^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 63% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Appling County Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 1,153 students in grades PK-5 in Baxley, Georgia. The school is part of the Appling County School District, which is ranked 68 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Appling County Elementary School has consistently performed above the state average in mathematics, with 3rd-5th grade proficiency rates ranging from 37.7% to 65.1% in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 42.6% to 44.3%. However, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates have been more mixed, with 3rd-5th grade scores ranging from 31.8% to 41.4%, compared to the state average of 34.9% to 43%. The school's high poverty rate, with 98.7% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Appling County district, Appling County Elementary School generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of test scores. Interestingly, Odum Elementary School in the neighboring Wayne County district outperforms Appling County Elementary School in both mathematics and ELA proficiency, suggesting that factors beyond just the school district may be influencing student achievement.

1,113

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,303

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

680 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513

(912) 367-8640

District: Appling County

Students who attend Appling County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Appling County Middle School
High:	Appling County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.4%

African American:

23.3%

Hispanic:

23.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 34th percentile in 2015 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 29 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Georgia median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Science scores 11 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg44%

Georgia avg42%

456^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 29 pts since 2015

From bottom 34% (2015) to top 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the Appling County

68^th of 206Appling County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	58.5	456 of 1238	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.8	413 of 1248	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.7	430 of 1242	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.6	488 of 1244	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.4	539 of 1214	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.1	731 of 1234	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.7	711 of 1209	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	48.5	577 of 1205	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	33.2	827 of 1233	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	33.8	819 of 1240	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	29.0	982 of 1231	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	41.4	861 of 1225	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	51.8	700 of 1201	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	60.5	564 of 1212	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	45.8	757 of 1183	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	49.0	651 of 1133	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	46.9	676 of 1134	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	58.0	532 of 1125	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	51.3	621 of 1101	43.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics56%+11 vs state

English Language Arts38%~ state avg

Science33%-11 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, October 16, 2014

Great school, amazing teachers, and phenomenal administrators. I feel blessed that my children can go to ACES. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, October 16, 2014

Dedicated staff who work hard to help all students succeed. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

I am amazed at how dedicated the teachers and support staff are at Appling County Elementary. I have met both, the principal and the assistant principal and can't believe how lucky my child is to have such wonderful leaders in his school. When I have had a question Mrs. Crosby has always been prompt in helping me find the answer. My child loves his teacher and the fact that he gets to switch classes just like he will do next year. I can't say enough good things about this school. Close Quote

by a citizen
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

This school is excellent. My children attended this school. The faculty at this school went above and beyond to make the accommodation for my child. He has ADHD and severe anxiety. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Appling County Elementary School has a fabulous staff that goes the extra mile to ensure student success. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Appling County Elementary School is a wonderful school. The teachers and principals are always friendly, and I know they have my son's best interest in mind. He always receives the support he needs and he is pushed to always do his best. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

ACES is a great school! Close Quote

Schools Near Appling County Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (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 English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Appling County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	680 Blackshear Hwy	Baxley	31513	Appling County	Appling County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 367-8640	1,113	88	12.5	100.0%	528 (47.4%)	259 (23.3%)	259 (23.3%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (5.3%)	58.5	456^th of 1238 public elementary schools	63.2%		63.8	413^th of 1248 public elementary schools	66.9%	43	40.1	41.4	31.8	63.8	65.1	37.7	32.7	$15,303	$2,036	$13,267
Altamaha Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	344 Altamaha School Rd	Baxley	31513	Appling County	Appling County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 367-3713	381	28	13.7	100.0%	300 (78.7%)	27 (7.1%)	32 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.8%)	52	540^th of 1238 public elementary schools	56.4%		65	399^th of 1248 public elementary schools	68.0%	141	40.4	24.1	48.1	42.1	39.7	41.2	52.9	$13,813	$1,019	$12,794
Fourth District Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13396 Blackshear Hwy	Surrency	31563	Appling County	Appling County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 367-3250	148	12	12.6	95.3%	98 (66.2%)	11 (7.4%)	24 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (10.1%)	53.2	522^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	57.8%		76.2	276^th of 1248 public elementary schools	77.9%	246	55.6	31.0	50.0	66.7	34.5	33.3	38.9	$16,857	$2,109	$14,748
Bacon County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	251 Cumberland Rd	Alma	31510	Bacon County	Bacon County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 632-4765	551	43	12.9	100.0%	272 (49.4%)	140 (25.4%)	102 (18.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.8%)								(n/a)								$15,932	$1,533	$14,399
Bacon County Elementary School	Public	3-5	523 E 16th St	Alma	31510	Bacon County	Bacon County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 632-4133	448	39	11.5	100.0%	256 (57.1%)	115 (25.7%)	64 (14.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	67.3	360^th of 1238 public elementary schools	70.9%		71.9	320^th of 1248 public elementary schools	74.4%	40	41.3	44.0	39.0	60.6	67.4	48.2	44.7	$14,119	$1,197	$12,922
Jeff Davis Elementary School	Public	3-5	81 Pat Dixon Rd	Hazlehurst	31539	Jeff Davis County	Jeff Davis County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 375-6730	711	46	15.4	100.0%	391 (55.0%)	127 (17.9%)	150 (21.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.5%)	52.4	529^th of 1238 public elementary schools	57.3%		51.7	543^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	56.5%	14	31.7	31.1	39.8	54.1	57.5	40.3	36.1	$11,647	$838	$10,808
Jeff Davis Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	71 Burketts Ferry Rd	Hazlehurst	31539	Jeff Davis County	Jeff Davis County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 375-6720	853	50	17.0	100.0%	487 (57.1%)	128 (15.0%)	193 (22.6%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.0%)								(n/a)								$13,927	$1,085	$12,843
Odum Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Blue Jay Drive	Odum	31555	Wayne County	Wayne County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 586-2225	441	30	14.9	73.5%	385 (87.3%)	4 (0.9%)	29 (6.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.5%)	82.9	203^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	83.6%		94.6	71^st of 1248 public elementary schools	94.3%	132	45.9	58.3	50.7	74.3	71.7	59.2	57.7	$13,112	$1,188	$11,924

Frequently Asked Questions about Appling County Elementary School

How many students attend Appling County Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,113 students attended Appling County Elementary School.

What district is Appling County Elementary School in?

Appling County

Is Appling County Elementary School a good school?

Appling County Elementary School ranks 456^th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Appling County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Appling County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Appling County Middle School
High : Appling County High School

What is the racial makeup of Appling County Elementary School?

Students at Appling County Elementary School are 47% White, 23% African American, 23% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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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.

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