Appling County Middle School vs Henderson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 232 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appling County Middle School
Baxley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
Henderson Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
| Measure | Appling County Middle School Baxley, Georgia | Henderson Middle School Jackson, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 482 | #395 of 482 |
| National rank | #10496 of 15,369 | #13860 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 759 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 24% |
| city | Baxley | Jackson |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Appling County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 19.5).
- •Appling County Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 24%).
- •Appling County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Henderson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 100%).
- •Appling County Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.2).
- •Henderson Middle School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 759.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Appling County Middle School better than Henderson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Appling County Middle School ranks higher (36.7 vs 19.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Appling County Middle School and Henderson Middle School?
About 232 km in a straight line, between Baxley and Jackson in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appling County Middle School: 759. Henderson Middle School: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appling County Middle School and Henderson Middle School rank in Georgia?
Appling County Middle School is 248th of 482 and Henderson Middle School is 395th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).