For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,985 students in 31513, GA (there are , serving 121 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 31513, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 31513, GA are Altamaha Elementary School, Appling County High School and Appling County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 31513 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31513, GA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31513, GA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Altamaha Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
344 Altamaha School Rd
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3713
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3713
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Appling County High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
482 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8610
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8610
Gr: 9-12 | 1,053 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Appling County Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
680 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8640
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8640
Gr: PK-5 | 1,153 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
678 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8642
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8642
Gr: PK-2 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
31513, 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 schools in 31513, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 31513, GA include Altamaha Elementary School, Appling County High School and Appling County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 31513?
5 public schools are located in 31513.
What percentage of students in 31513 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 31513 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 31513?
31513 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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