Appling County School District
School District · Baxley, Georgia
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,476
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,476
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#19 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,476
+$348 vs Georgia median
District size
3,464 students
Typical than Georgia median
About Appling County
Appling County is a Baxley, Georgia school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,464 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $14,476 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Appling County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Appling County Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Appling County students show an average math proficiency of 44.9% and ELA proficiency of 37.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Appling County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Appling County with test data.
Schools in Appling County
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Baxley
- Total Enrollment
- 3,464
- Teachers (FTE)
- 265
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Appling County?
Appling County has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Appling County?
The average composite rating for Appling County is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Appling County?
Appling County spends $14,476 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Appling County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Appling County is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Appling County?
Appling County Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Appling County with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Appling County?
Across schools in Appling County with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Appling County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Appling County has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in GA
Compare Appling County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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