Baxley Wilderness Institute High School serves 14 students in grades 8-11.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 91%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Total Students
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
91%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
64%
36%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
72%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 91% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baxley Wilderness Institute High School?
The graduation rate of Baxley Wilderness Institute High School is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 72%.
How many students attend Baxley Wilderness Institute High School?
14 students attend Baxley Wilderness Institute High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Baxley Wilderness Institute High School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baxley Wilderness Institute High School?
Baxley Wilderness Institute High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baxley Wilderness Institute High School offer ?
Baxley Wilderness Institute High School offers enrollment in grades 8-11
What school district is Baxley Wilderness Institute High School part of?
Baxley Wilderness Institute High School is part of Appling County School District.
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