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Appling County

Georgia · Public K-12

5 public schools serving approximately 3,463 students, in a county of 18,493 residents.

Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,463
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,651
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
80.1%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Appling County
3,463 students · 1 district in Appling County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Appling County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
69%
Hispanic
11%
Black
18%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
56%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
21%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
11.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
40
24.4% under 18

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Appling County Elementary SchoolBaxleyElementaryPK-051,189·
Appling County High SchoolBaxleyHigh09-121,060·
Appling County Middle SchoolBaxleyMiddle06-08713·
Altamaha Elementary SchoolBaxleyElementaryPK-05380·
Fourth District Elementary SchoolSurrencyElementaryPK-05121·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Appling County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Appling County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 3,463.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Appling County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Appling County?
Appling County is the largest school district in Appling County, serving approximately 3,463 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Appling County?
Appling County has roughly 18,493 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Appling County?
Median household income in Appling County is $46,651, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 18.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Appling County?
Approximately 11.2% of adults 25 and older in Appling County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Appling County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 80.1% of students in Appling County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 71.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Appling County schools?
Across Appling County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Appling County?
Appling County residents are approximately 69% White, 11% Hispanic, 18% Black, 0% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Appling County is owner-occupied?
Appling County has about 8,565 housing units, of which roughly 72.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data