For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 740 students in Appling County, GA.
The top ranked public middle school in Appling County, GA is Appling County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Appling County, GA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Appling County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Appling County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Appling County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2997 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8630
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8630
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Appling County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Appling County Learning Center #3 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
302 East Allen Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8600
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1510 Deens Landing Rd
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3383
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3383
Grades: 8-11
| 14 students
Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
500 Thomas Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 739-8888
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 739-8888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Discovery Place Parent Resource Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
73 Harvey St Unit B
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8821
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8821
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Appling County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Appling County, GA include Appling County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Appling County?
1 public middle schools are located in Appling County.
What is the racial composition of students in Appling County?
Appling County public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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