Bulloch County Schools & Education
Bulloch County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
27/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
83.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,890
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
27/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#145
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bulloch County
Measured School Summary
Bulloch County faces educational challenges with a school score of 27/100 and a graduation rate of 83.2%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,890 per pupil, Bulloch County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 47% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bulloch County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
16 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
27/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #145 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
83.2%
4.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,890
$515 below the state average
School coverage
16
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Bulloch County has 16 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Bulloch County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Bulloch County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 15 of 16 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#145
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 23 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Bulloch County
Elementary to high school visible
11,050 students
15 listed schools in this county slice.
State Charter Schools II- Statesboro STEAM Academy
High school only in this slice
191 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Bulloch County is the largest listed district slice, with 15 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Bulloch County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bulloch County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Bulloch County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Extensive Schooling in a College Town
Bulloch County serves 11,241 students through a network of 16 public schools. This includes nine elementary campuses, three middle schools, and four high schools, providing a broad range of facilities for the community. The system is anchored by the presence of a large university town, which influences the local education landscape.
Statesboro's Dual District Landscape
The Bulloch County district is the primary educator, overseeing 15 schools and 11,050 students. Additionally, the Statesboro STEAM Academy serves as a local charter option for 191 students, adding a specialized choice to the mix. This provides families in the area with both a large traditional system and a small, niche alternative.
A Blend of Rural and Town Campus Life
With 11 rural schools and 5 town-based campuses, the county offers a variety of learning environments. Schools average 703 students, with Statesboro High School acting as the largest campus at 1,760 students. Students here experience everything from intimate rural elementary schools to large, bustling town high schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Bulloch County
Reported Enrollment
11,241
16 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
6% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Bulloch County
Bulloch County
GuideState Charter Schools II- Statesboro STEAM Academy
16 Public Schools in Bulloch County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesboro High School | Profile | Bulloch County | Statesboro, 30458Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,760 |
| Southeast Bulloch High School | Profile | Bulloch County | Brooklet, 30415Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,156 |
| Southeast Bulloch Middle School | Record | Bulloch County | Brooklet, 30415Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 827 |
| Brooklet Elementary School | Record | Bulloch County | Brooklet, 30415Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 811 |
| Langston Chapel Middle School | Record | Bulloch County | Statesboro, 30458Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 761 |
| Julia P. Bryant Elementary School | Record | Bulloch County | Statesboro, 30458Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 748 |
| Sallie Zetterower Elementary School | Record | Bulloch County | Statesboro, 30461Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 736 |
| Langston Chapel Elementary School | Record | Bulloch County | Statesboro, 30458Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 644 |
| Mattie Lively Elementary School | Record | Bulloch County | Statesboro, 30458Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 585 |
| Mill Creek Elementary School | Record | Bulloch County | Statesboro, 30461Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 579 |
| William James Middle School | Record | Bulloch County | Statesboro, 30458Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 577 |
| Portal Middle/High School | Record | Bulloch County | Portal, 30450Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 515 |
| Nevils Elementary School | Record | Bulloch County | Statesboro, 30458Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 481 |
| Stilson Elementary School | Record | Bulloch County | Brooklet, 30415Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 444 |
| Portal Elementary School | Record | Bulloch County | Portal, 30450Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 426 |
| Statesboro STEAM Academy | Record | State Charter Schools II- Statesboro STEAM Academy | Statesboro, 30458Town: Distant | 5–12 | Charter | 191 |
Statesboro High School
Bulloch County
Statesboro, 30458 / Town: Distant
Southeast Bulloch High School
Bulloch County
Brooklet, 30415 / Rural: Distant
Southeast Bulloch Middle School
Bulloch County
Brooklet, 30415 / Rural: Distant
Brooklet Elementary School
Bulloch County
Brooklet, 30415 / Rural: Distant
Langston Chapel Middle School
Bulloch County
Statesboro, 30458 / Rural: Fringe
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School
Bulloch County
Statesboro, 30458 / Town: Distant
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School
Bulloch County
Statesboro, 30461 / Rural: Fringe
Langston Chapel Elementary School
Bulloch County
Statesboro, 30458 / Rural: Fringe
Mattie Lively Elementary School
Bulloch County
Statesboro, 30458 / Town: Distant
Mill Creek Elementary School
Bulloch County
Statesboro, 30461 / Town: Distant
William James Middle School
Bulloch County
Statesboro, 30458 / Rural: Fringe
Nevils Elementary School
Bulloch County
Statesboro, 30458 / Rural: Distant
Stilson Elementary School
Bulloch County
Brooklet, 30415 / Rural: Distant
Statesboro STEAM Academy
State Charter Schools II- Statesboro STEAM Academy
Statesboro, 30458 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,890
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Bulloch County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bulloch County, Georgia?
Bulloch County serves 11,241 students through a network of 16 public schools. This includes nine elementary campuses, three middle schools, and four high schools, providing a broad range of facilities for the community. The system is anchored by the presence of a large university town, which influences the local education landscape.
What are the major school districts in Bulloch County, Georgia?
The Bulloch County district is the primary educator, overseeing 15 schools and 11,050 students. Additionally, the Statesboro STEAM Academy serves as a local charter option for 191 students, adding a specialized choice to the mix. This provides families in the area with both a large traditional system and a small, niche alternative.
What is the school experience like in Bulloch County?
With 11 rural schools and 5 town-based campuses, the county offers a variety of learning environments. Schools average 703 students, with Statesboro High School acting as the largest campus at 1,760 students. Students here experience everything from intimate rural elementary schools to large, bustling town high schools.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.