For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 740 students in Baxley, GA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Baxley, GA is Appling County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baxley, GA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Baxley 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 Baxley, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Appling County Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2997 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8630
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8630
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Baxley, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
1510 Deens Landing Rd
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3383
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3383
Gr: 8-11 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
500 Thomas Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 739-8888
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 739-8888
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Baxley, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Baxley, GA include Appling County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Baxley?
1 public middle schools are located in Baxley.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxley?
Baxley 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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