For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,053 students in Appling County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Appling County, GA is Appling County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Appling County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Appling County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Appling County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Appling County High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Appling County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Appling County High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
482 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8610
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8610
Gr: 9-12 | 1,053 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Appling County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Appling County Learning Center #3 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
302 East Allen Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8600
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8600
1510 Deens Landing Rd
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3383
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3383
Gr: 8-11 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
500 Thomas Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 739-8888
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 739-8888
Discovery Place Parent Resource Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
73 Harvey St Unit B
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8821
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8821
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Appling County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Appling County, GA include Appling County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Appling County?
1 public high schools are located in Appling County.
What is the racial composition of students in Appling County?
Appling County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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