Appling County High School

Appling County High School serves 1,053 students in grades 9-12 in Baxley, Georgia, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1 and 67 full-time teachers. The school ranks in the 37th percentile among Georgia high schools, with academic performance showing room for growth, particularly in English Language Arts where 29% of students score proficient or above, while mathematics shows stronger results with 44% achieving proficiency. The school operates within a community where the median household income is $42,244 and home values average $86,100.

About one-quarter of local families face economic challenges, with a poverty rate of 25.5%, while 9% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. These demographics reflect the rural character of this close-knit community. With nearly 70 dedicated teachers serving over 1,000 students, Appling County High School maintains manageable class sizes that allow for meaningful student-teacher interactions.

The school continues working to strengthen academic outcomes while serving as an important educational anchor for families throughout the area. Located on Blackshear Highway, the school sits in the heart of this remote Georgia town, where it plays a central role in bringing together students from across Appling County's rural landscape.