What Appling County High School does

Appling County High School is a public secondary school serving grades 9-12 in Baxley, Georgia, operating as part of the Appling County School System (also referred to as Appling County Schools), a government state entity governed by the Appling County Board of Education. The high school is one of six schools in the district (alongside Appling County Primary School, Appling County Elementary School, Altamaha Elementary, Fourth District Elementary, and Appling County Middle School), which collectively serves approximately 3,400 students across K-12. The institution is led by Principal Ben Horner, with operations funded through local property taxes, Georgia state education funding, and federal education programs including Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IX, and other ESSA programs.

The school's core offerings include standards-aligned curriculum across multiple disciplines, college preparation with SAT/ACT testing support, career and technical education through the Southern Pines College and Career Academy (CTAE pathways with dual enrollment), comprehensive special education services (including Child Find, Preschool Intervention Program, 504 accommodations, hospital homebound services, and Go IEP/Speech documentation), ESOL language instruction, McKinney-Vento homeless assistance, and a dedicated Parent and Family Engagement program under Title I. The technology infrastructure is built on the Finalsite platform for district web presence, Campus (Finalsite) for the student information system with online registration and parent/student portals, ClassLink for single sign-on, YOSS OneSource for HR/payroll, Versatrans for transportation management, and School Nutrition and Fitness for meal payments. District technology initiatives include BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) and the Parent ProTech digital safety curriculum required for grades 6-12 under Georgia Senate Bill 351 (2024).

As a public institution, Appling County High School does not charge tuition and does not generate commercial revenue. Distribution is purely geographic, with enrollment open to all students residing within the Appling County School District boundaries through the campus.appling.k12.ga.us online registration system, plus a limited intra-district transfer program. Communication channels include the district website, Facebook page, Parent Portal, robocall/text emergency communications, and public relations outreach. Certifications include E-Verify participation (since November 28, 2012), FERPA compliance for student records, and AHERA asbestos management compliance. The school is accredited by AdvanceED and the GA Accrediting Commission.

Name

Appling County High School

Legal name

Appling County Board of Education

Website

https://appling.k12.ga.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Appling County High School is a public grades 9-12 school in Baxley, Georgia, part of the Appling County School System. It serves district-resident students with standards-aligned curriculum, CTAE pathways, special education, and Title I programs, funded by local, state, and federal sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Baxley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Appling County High School is a public secondary school (grades 9-12) in Baxley, Georgia, providing standards-aligned academic instruction, college preparation (SAT/ACT), and Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways through the Southern Pines College and Career Academy. The school supplements core academics with Title I Schoolwide Program services, Special Education (IEP/504/PIP), ESOL instruction, and McKinney-Vento homeless student support, while participating in dual-enrollment opportunities for college and career readiness.

Product overview

Appling County School System operates as a public K-12 educational institution consisting of three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school serving approximately 3,400 students. The district's technology infrastructure is built on the Finalsite platform for web presence and Campus for student information management. Core educational offerings include Title I schoolwide programs across five schools, comprehensive special education services, career and technical education through the Southern Pines College and Career Academy, and curriculum programs aligned with Georgia's academic standards. The district provides student support services including safety protocols, attendance management, homeless assistance under McKinney-Vento, and hospital homebound instruction. Technology initiatives include BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) and Parent ProTech digital safety curriculum for grades 6-12. Administrative operations are supported through integrations with ClassLink SSO, YOSS payroll/benefits, and VersaTrans transportation management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Title I Program: Federal program providing funds to schools based on percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced price meals.

Products and services

• Curriculum and Accountability Programs
• Title I Schoolwide Programs
• Special Education Services
• Student Services
• Southern Pines College and Career Academy
• eBoard Portal
• Safety and Emergency Response Program
• Campus Student Information System

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Coffee County High School: Public high school in neighboring Coffee County, Georgia, serving a similar rural southeast Georgia community with comparable demographics and Title I program participation.
• Jeff Davis High School: Public high school in neighboring Jeff Davis County, Georgia, serving a similar rural southeast Georgia community with comparable size, demographics, and Title I status.
• Wayne County High School: Public high school in Wayne County, Georgia, a neighboring rural southeast Georgia district with similar demographics, size, and federal program participation.
• Bacon County High School: Public high school in Bacon County, Georgia, a small rural southeast Georgia district with comparable size, student demographics, and Title I program status.
• Brantley County High School: Public high school in Brantley County, Georgia, a small rural southeast Georgia district with comparable demographics and Title I Schoolwide program status.
• Pierce County High School: Public high school in Pierce County, Georgia, a neighboring rural southeast Georgia district with similar size, demographics, and federal program participation.
• Bulloch County High School: Public high school in Bulloch County, Georgia, a slightly larger southeast Georgia district with similar rural/small-city characteristics and comparable academic and CTAE programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/168834513257191

Compliance3 records

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Profiles3 records

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