Appling County Middle School

Appling County
2997 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
759 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Appling County Middle School, located in Baxley, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the Appling County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary foundation-building and the rigorous expectations of high school, utilizing a blend of core subject instruction and extracurricular opportunities intended to keep students engaged and challenged.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a supportive community environment, encouraging student participation in sports, clubs, and service-oriented activities. By focusing on the development of critical thinking, character, and school spirit, Appling County Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success. The school remains a focal point for the Baxley community, maintaining a commitment to professional excellence among its faculty and a safe, inclusive atmosphere for its students.
759
Total Students
64.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    406 (53.5%)
  • Hispanic
    171 (22.5%)
  • Black
    155 (20.4%)
  • Two or More
    21 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Appling County
Phone: (912)367-8630
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 759
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 759
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 252
Grade 7 281
Grade 8 226
Gender Ratio