Bulloch County Courthouse · Photo: Bubba73 · CC BY-SA 3.0Statesboro’s public schools outscore 53% of Georgia districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Statesboro, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.
From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Statesboro’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 222 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Statesboro’s, its schools beat 62%, higher than their 53% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 36% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 40% and 37% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,232 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then four middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Statesboro STEAM Academy, Bible Baptist Christian Academy (private) and Trinity Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Statesboro’s grade
B−: better than 53% of Georgia school districts, #126 of 260 Georgia towns. Graduation is above the Georgia average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Statesboro, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Statesboro
Statesboro High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,801 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Statesboro
Statesboro High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,801 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Statesboro
Statesboro High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,801 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Statesboro
Statesboro High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,801 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Statesboro’s public schools are run by Bulloch County School District, which also serves Brooklet, Portal and Register. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Statesboro vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Statesboro’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Statesboro | B− | Bulloch County |
Every school in Statesboro
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Statesboro’s schools
Are Statesboro’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Georgia: the public schools Statesboro children attend outscore 53% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #126 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 62%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Statesboro in?
Bulloch County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 10,999 students in 15 schools (2024–25).
Where do Statesboro kids go to high school?
Statesboro High School, with 1,801 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Statesboro’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Bulloch County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does Statesboro spend per student?
$15,232 in Bulloch County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Statesboro?
Yes: Bible Baptist Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 214 students) and Trinity Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 183 students). Statesboro also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Statesboro families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Statesboro → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.