Enrollment
1,013
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130006000010
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Baxley · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Appling County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Appling County High School
Appling County High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Baxley, Georgia, enrolling 1,013 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,013 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 228 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #148.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 205 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,013 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Appling County also operates Appling County Elementary School (1,113 students) and Appling County Middle School (759 students) alongside Appling County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Appling County High School compares
Appling County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,957
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appling County, which includes Appling County High School.
$13,957
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 37.2%
Federal 24.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,013 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Baxley on the city page.
Is Appling County High School a good school?
Appling County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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