Appling County High School

Appling County
482 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
1,060 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Appling County High School, located in Baxley, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Appling County School District. As a central hub for the local community, the school is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with various elective pathways. The campus fosters a supportive environment focused on student achievement, character development, and active engagement in both classroom and extracurricular activities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Appling County High School is well-known for its vibrant school spirit and strong emphasis on athletics and extracurricular programs. The school plays an integral role in the community’s social fabric, frequently bringing residents together through sports events, arts performances, and school-wide initiatives. By blending traditional educational standards with a focus on community pride and student development, the school strives to equip its student body with the skills necessary to succeed in post-secondary education and the workforce.
1,060
Total Students
62.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    576 (54.3 %)
  • Black
    255 (24.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    186 (17.5 %)
  • Two or More
    37 (3.5 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Appling County
Phone: (912)367-8610
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,060
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 62.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,002
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 298
Grade 10 276
Grade 11 252
Grade 12 234
Gender Ratio