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Appling County High School

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Appling County High School ranks 208 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

208^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 54% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Appling County High School is a public high school located in Baxley, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,053 students. The school is part of the Appling County School District, which is ranked 68 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Appling County High School has seen fluctuations in its four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.4% in 2022-2023 to 93.8% in 2023-2024. While the school performs better than the state average in Algebra I, it lags behind the state average in American Literature and Composition, Biology, and United States History. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66% in 2023-2024 to 80.09% in 2022-2023, indicating that it serves a population with significant economic need. Appling County High School's spending per student has remained relatively consistent, ranging from $8,758 in 2016-2017 to $9,462 in 2018-2019.

When comparing Appling County High School to the nearby Jeff Davis High School and Bacon County High School, some interesting observations emerge. Jeff Davis High School, located 17 miles away, has a higher statewide ranking and a slightly lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. Bacon County High School, located 17.41 miles away, has a higher statewide ranking and better performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments in several subject areas compared to Appling County High School. Appling County High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 110 out of 426 Georgia high schools in 2015-2016 (4-star rating) to 290 out of 458 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating).

1,013

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,236

Per pupil spending ?

98.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

482 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513

(912) 367-8610

District: Appling County

Feeder schools for Appling County High School:

Elementary:	Altamaha Elementary School
	Appling County Elementary School
	Fourth District Elementary School
Middle:	Appling County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.6%

African American:

23.8%

Hispanic:

19.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 52nd percentile in 2013 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Above the Georgia median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

!United States History scores 11 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg38%

Georgia avg42%

208^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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	44.1	208 of 452	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	30.7	290 of 458	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.7	148 of 442	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.0	184 of 438	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	27.7	302 of 428	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	54.2	116 of 420	72.4%	★★★★☆
2016	58.0	110 of 426	74.2%	★★★★☆
2015	42.9	195 of 435	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	48.9	222 of 425	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.7	206 of 425	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	51.4	190 of 396	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	37.9	288 of 402	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	42.4	245 of 384	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	40.4	258 of 372	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	47.3	214 of 370	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	53.7	165 of 358	53.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I57%+12 vs state

Biology41%-3 vs state

American Literature and Composition33%-8 vs state

United States History27%-11 vs state

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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
Jeff Davis High School	Public	9-12	156 Collins St	Hazlehurst	31539	Jeff Davis County	Jeff Davis County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 375-6760	835	50	16.8	92.5%	474 (56.8%)	133 (15.9%)	200 (24.0%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.6%)	44.7	202^nd of 452 public high schools	55.3%		55.1	157^th of 458 public high schools	65.7%	45	30.6	40.7	43.7	39.1	$12,478	$606	$11,872
Bacon County High School	Public	9-12	1190 US Highway 1 S	Alma	31510	Bacon County	Bacon County	No	No	No	No	(912) 632-4414	633	44	14.4	97.8%	366 (57.8%)	126 (19.9%)	105 (16.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.5%)	61.2	114^th of 452 public high schools	74.8%		60.5	127^th of 458 public high schools	72.3%	13	44.0	68.6	50.8	34.4	$13,011	$672	$12,339

Frequently Asked Questions about Appling County High School

How many students attend Appling County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,013 students attended Appling County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Appling County High School?

Students at Appling County High School are 52% White, 24% African American, 19% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Appling County High School a good school?

Appling County High School ranks 208^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Appling County High School in?

Appling County

What schools feed into Appling County High School?

Appling County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Altamaha Elementary School
Elementary : Appling County Elementary School
Elementary : Fourth District Elementary School
Middle : Appling County Middle School

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