Enrollment
759
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baxley, GA
Appling County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Appling County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130006000009
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Appling County Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Baxley · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Appling County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Appling County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Baxley, GA.
School address
District: Appling County · Georgia
NCES ID 130006000009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Appling County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Appling County Middle School
Appling County Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Baxley, Georgia, enrolling 759 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller 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.
With 759 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 354 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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: 204 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 759 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Appling County also operates Appling County Elementary School (1,113 students) and Appling County High School (1,013 students) alongside Appling County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Appling County Middle 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 759 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
759
Bigger than 84% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Georgia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 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 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
African American 20.4%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Appling County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appling County, which includes Appling County Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appling County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Appling County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altamaha Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fourth District Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Appling County Middle 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
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 middle 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 (~759 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Appling County Middle School
How many students attend Appling County Middle School?
Appling County Middle School has 759 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baxley, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appling County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Appling County Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Appling County Middle School?
80.1% of students at Appling County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Appling County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Appling County Middle School is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Baxley, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appling County Middle School?
Appling County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Appling County Middle School rank among public schools in Baxley?
By Resource Investment Index, Appling County Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
Appling County Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Middle School, Appling County also operates Appling County Elementary School (1,113 students), Appling County High School (1,013 students), and Altamaha Elementary School (381 students). See the Appling County district page for the complete list.
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