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Bulloch County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 9Middle 3High 3Other 0

15 listed schools in this county slice.

State Charter Schools II- Statesboro STEAM Academy

High school only in this slice

191 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

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

Elementary9
Middle3
High4
Other0

2 School Districts in Bulloch County

Bulloch County

Guide
15 schools
11,050 students
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State Charter Schools II- Statesboro STEAM Academy

1 school
191 students

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 data

Level

Showing 16 of 16 matching schools

Statesboro High School

Bulloch County

Statesboro, 30458 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,760 students

Southeast Bulloch High School

Bulloch County

Brooklet, 30415 / Rural: Distant

Profile9–12High1,156 students

Southeast Bulloch Middle School

Bulloch County

Brooklet, 30415 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle827 students

Brooklet Elementary School

Bulloch County

Brooklet, 30415 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary811 students

Langston Chapel Middle School

Bulloch County

Statesboro, 30458 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle761 students

Julia P. Bryant Elementary School

Bulloch County

Statesboro, 30458 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary748 students

Sallie Zetterower Elementary School

Bulloch County

Statesboro, 30461 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary736 students

Langston Chapel Elementary School

Bulloch County

Statesboro, 30458 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary644 students

Mattie Lively Elementary School

Bulloch County

Statesboro, 30458 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary585 students

Mill Creek Elementary School

Bulloch County

Statesboro, 30461 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary579 students

William James Middle School

Bulloch County

Statesboro, 30458 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle577 students

Portal Middle/High School

Bulloch County

Portal, 30450 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High515 students

Nevils Elementary School

Bulloch County

Statesboro, 30458 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary481 students

Stilson Elementary School

Bulloch County

Brooklet, 30415 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary444 students

Portal Elementary School

Bulloch County

Portal, 30450 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary426 students

Statesboro STEAM Academy

State Charter Schools II- Statesboro STEAM Academy

Statesboro, 30458 / Town: Distant

Record5–12Charter191 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,890

State avg $7,405

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Georgia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Oconee County (98.0%), Bleckley County (97.0%), and Haralson County (97.0%) currently lead Georgia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Georgia?
Across Georgia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,405. The highest current county values are Towns County ($10,107), Burke County ($9,829), and Quitman County ($9,756). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Bulloch County?
Bulloch County has a school score of 27/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Bulloch County?
The high school graduation rate in Bulloch County is 83.2%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Bulloch County spend per student?
Bulloch County spends $6,890 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.