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Altamaha Elementary School

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Altamaha Elementary School ranks 501 st of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

501^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 59% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Altamaha Elementary School in Baxley, GA, serves 381 students in Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Appling County School District, and has climbed from the 39th to the 59th percentile statewide over the past seven years, earning a 3-star rating.

One of the most impressive stories at Altamaha is its dramatic improvement in attendance. Chronic absenteeism dropped from 20.6% in 2024-2025 to just 11.2% in 2025-2026—a remarkable 9.4-point improvement in a single year. That rate is now well below both the district and state averages of 17.7%, and it's the best among nearby schools, beating Jeff Davis Primary School (26.5%) and Toombs Central Elementary School (14.6%). The school also shines in 5th grade math, where 58.4% of students are proficient—more than 14 points above the state average of 44.1% and ahead of the district's larger counterpart, Appling County Elementary School (50.7%). With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1, families can expect relatively small class sizes and growing per-student investment, which has risen to $13,813.

However, there are areas that need attention. Fourth grade math proficiency sits at 36.6%, well below the district (56.1%) and state (50.1%) averages—a pattern that has persisted for two years and may signal a transition challenge. Science scores in 5th grade have also been volatile, swinging from 52.9% in 2024-2025 down to 35.8% in 2025-2026, trailing both district and state averages. While the school serves its male students particularly well (63rd percentile statewide), there's room to strengthen support for other groups. Still, with sustained 3-star ratings for five straight years and a district ranked in the 78th percentile statewide, Altamaha has built a strong foundation—and its attendance turnaround suggests momentum that could carry into even better academic results ahead.

381

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,813

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

344 Altamaha School Rd
Baxley, GA 31513

(912) 367-3713

District: Appling County

Students who attend Altamaha Elementary School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.7%

Hispanic:

8.4%

African American:

7.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 56th percentile in 2016 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Georgia median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg56%

Georgia avg47%

501^st of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From top 44% (2016) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Elementary Schools in the Appling County

46^th of 202Appling 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
2026	54.9	501 of 1222	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.0	540 of 1238	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.0	399 of 1236	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.8	384 of 1223	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.4	422 of 1220	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.0	644 of 1214	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.7	750 of 1234	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.3	692 of 1209	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.7	531 of 1205	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.3	548 of 1233	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	40.8	713 of 1240	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	61.2	568 of 1231	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.2	630 of 1225	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	71.7	354 of 1201	70.5%	★★★★☆
2011	70.1	396 of 1212	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	74.3	293 of 1183	75.2%	★★★★☆
2009	71.0	318 of 1133	71.9%	★★★★☆
2008	72.2	285 of 1134	74.9%	★★★★☆
2007	80.1	174 of 1125	84.5%	★★★★☆
2006	81.6	137 of 1101	87.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.4	524 of 1189	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.4	492 of 1224	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.3	413 of 1223	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.6	451 of 1212	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.7	432 of 1206	64.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	59.0	441 of 1186	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.3	585 of 1225	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.2	407 of 1220	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.7	328 of 1210	72.9%	★★★★☆
2022	62.2	416 of 1209	65.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	32.1	492 of 703	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	27.7	573 of 769	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	42.8	427 of 772	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.3	445 of 775	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.6	467 of 779	40.1%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)63rd percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)56th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)30th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics51%+3 vs state

Science36%-8 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Wonderful school! All teachers and staff are great to work with! The school has a family oriented atmosphere! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 16, 2014

This is a warm and caring school with an excellent staff. The teachers work deligently to prepare the students with a first-class education in a family environment. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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
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%)	54.9	501^st of 1222 public elementary schools	59.0%		52	540^th of 1238 public elementary schools	56.4%	39	57.6	36.6	58.4	35.8	$13,813	$1,019	$12,794
Appling County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	678 Blackshear Hwy	Baxley	31513	Appling County	Appling County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 367-8642																			(n/a)	71.8
Appling County Elementary School	Public	4-5	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%)	74.2	282^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	76.9%		58.5	456^th of 1238 public elementary schools	63.2%	174		63.3	50.7	54.7	$15,303	$2,036	$13,267
Toombs Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	172 North Toombs Central Rd	Lyons	30436	Toombs County	Toombs County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 565-7781	492	37	13.2	98.2%	349 (70.9%)	20 (4.1%)	115 (23.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	76.2	258^th of 1222 public elementary schools	78.9%		65.9	376^th of 1238 public elementary schools	69.6%	118	50.6	68.5	51.8	74.1	$13,936	$1,469	$12,467
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
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%)	54.5	509^th of 1222 public elementary schools	58.3%		52.4	529^th of 1238 public elementary schools	57.3%	20	57.3	55.2	38.7	36.7	$11,647	$838	$10,808

Frequently Asked Questions about Altamaha Elementary School

What district is Altamaha Elementary School in?

Appling County

How many students attend Altamaha Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 381 students attended Altamaha Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Altamaha Elementary School?

Students at Altamaha Elementary School are 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Is Altamaha Elementary School a good school?

Altamaha Elementary School ranks 501^st of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Altamaha Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Altamaha Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

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2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

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