- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baxley, GA
Appling County High School
Federal NCES profile for Appling County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130006000010
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Appling County High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Baxley · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Appling County High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Appling County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Baxley, GA.
School address
District: Appling County · Georgia
NCES ID 130006000010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Appling County High School held near 1,053 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.7 → 67.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 130006000010 · Baxley, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,013 enr · 16.3:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Appling County Elementary School (1,113 students)
Appling County High School held near 1,053 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.7 → 67.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Appling County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Appling County
Appling County Elementary School
1,113 students
- This school
Appling County High School
1,013 students
- Appling County
Appling County Middle School
759 students
- Altamaha Eleme 381
Altamaha Elementary School
381 students
- Fourth Distric 148
Fourth District Elementary School
148 students
What this shows Appling County High School reports 1,013 students on the CCD universe file.
How Appling County High School compares
Appling County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,013
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Georgia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,476
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
African American 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Appling County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Appling County reports $14,476 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Appling County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appling County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Appling County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Altamaha Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fourth District Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Appling County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,013 students)
Frequently asked questions about Appling County High School
How many students attend Appling County High School?
Appling County High School has 1,013 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baxley, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,060 (2022-23) → 1,053 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appling County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Appling County High School is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Appling County High School?
80.1% of students at Appling County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Appling County High School?
The largest demographic group at Appling County High School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Baxley, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appling County High School?
Appling County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Appling County High School rank among public schools in Baxley?
By Resource Investment Index, Appling County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Baxley, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Appling County?
Besides Appling County High School, Appling County also operates Appling County Elementary School (1,113 students), Appling County Middle School (759 students), and Altamaha Elementary School (381 students). See the Appling County district page for the complete list.