Appling Middle School

schools.bibb.k12.ga.us/appling

648 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Appling Middle School is a public school located in Macon, Georgia, serving students within the Bibb County School District. Situated on Shurling Drive, the school functions as a key educational hub for the local community, focusing on the academic and social development of students during their critical middle school years. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that prepares its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive campus culture.

As part of the Bibb County school system, Appling Middle School offers a variety of programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting. The school’s digital presence serves as a resource for parents and community members to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific initiatives. By prioritizing student achievement and community involvement, Appling Middle School plays an essential role in the broader educational landscape of Macon.

648

Total Students

45.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Appling Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	24
Black	590
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Black
590 (91.0 %)
Hispanic
24 (3.7 %)
White
21 (3.2 %)
Two or More
12 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bibb County
Phone:	(478)779-2200
Website:	http://schools.bibb.k12.ga.us/appling
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	498
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 6 219

Grade 7 199

Grade 8 230