- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Appling County Middle School held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.3 → 64.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 130006000009 · Baxley, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
759 enr · 12.2:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Appling County Elementary School (1,113 students)
Appling County Middle School held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.3 → 64.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Appling County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Appling County
Appling County Elementary School
1,113 students
- Appling County
Appling County High School
1,013 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 759 students on the CCD universe file.
How Appling County Middle School compares
Appling County Middle 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 | 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 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
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,013
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~759 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 713 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.