Georgia public high school · Appling County

Appling County High School

482 Blackshear Hwy, Baxley, GA 31513. 236 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 50.8% of them enrolled in college within a year.

50.8%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)9.2 pts below Georgia (60%)
16.7%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)1.1 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
99.2%4-year graduation rate (2025)11.9 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
983Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
61.4%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)3.2 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
40.9%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)9.1 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Appling County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 25.4%Georgia private college 5.9%Out-of-state college 3.4%Georgia technical college 16.1%Career credential, working 11.9%Working, not in college 22.5%Not found in Georgia records 14.8%

    Share of the 236 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

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    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Aiken Technical College, Alabama State University, Chipola College, Elizabeth City State University, Gulf Coast State College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Coastal Pines Technical College1953%$395$35,445—
    Southeastern Technical College1446%$7,570$36,569—
    Valdosta State University1345%$10,804$52,334$23,000
    Georgia Military College935%$18,466$42,152$10,500
    Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College840%$6,874$41,999$18,363

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

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    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher16.7%
    Associate degree10.4%
    Certificate or other credential37.4%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet8.1%
    No credential, not enrolled27.5%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher19.9%
    Associate degree7.4%
    Certificate or other credential25.1%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet2.6%
    No credential, not enrolled45%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202351%
Appling County High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

13.3%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
5.1%Needed remedial English
27%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

White52%
Black24%
Hispanic19%
Multiracial4%
Asian1%
99%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
6.2%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Jeff Davis High School (17.0 mi, 46.3% to college) · Bacon County High School (17.4 mi, 43.1% to college) · Tattnall County High School (26.4 mi, 42.6% to college) · Wayne County High School (27.4 mi, 45.9% to college) · Pierce County High School (29.7 mi, 57.7% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Appling County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureAppling CountyAppling CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)50.8%50.8%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)99.2%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)983—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)40.9%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Appling County High School graduates go to college?
50.8% of the Class of 2024 at Appling County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Appling County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Appling County High School graduates are Coastal Pines Technical College, Southeastern Technical College and Valdosta State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Appling County High School?
Appling County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 99.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Appling County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
16.7% of Appling County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.