Bulloch County School District
School District · Statesboro, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,007
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,007
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Bulloch County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bulloch County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Brooklet Elementary School
Brooklet · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nevils Elementary School
Statesboro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School
Statesboro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#98 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,007
$121 vs Georgia median
District size
11,068 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Bulloch County ranks #98 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Bulloch County's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Brooklet Elementary School (8.7/10), Nevils Elementary School (8.2/10), and Julia P. Bryant Elementary School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.2/10 despite 84% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bulloch County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bulloch County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bulloch County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooklet Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Nevils Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Julia P. Bryant Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Portal Middle/high School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Portal Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Southeast Bulloch Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Mill Creek Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Southeast Bulloch High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Stilson Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Mattie Lively Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bulloch County
Bulloch County is a Statesboro, Georgia school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 11,068 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $14,007 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Bulloch County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Brooklet Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Bulloch County students show an average math proficiency of 53.1% and ELA proficiency of 55.5%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bulloch County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bulloch County with test data.
Schools in Bulloch County
15 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Statesboro
- Total Enrollment
- 11,068
- Teachers (FTE)
- 798
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bulloch County?
Bulloch County has 15 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bulloch County?
The average composite rating for Bulloch County is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bulloch County?
Bulloch County spends $14,007 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bulloch County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bulloch County is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bulloch County?
Brooklet Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Bulloch County with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Bulloch County?
Across schools in Bulloch County with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bulloch County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Bulloch County has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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