Best Bulloch County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 11,271 students in Bulloch County, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,166 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Bulloch County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Bulloch County, GA are Brooklet Elementary School, Nevils Elementary School and Portal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bulloch County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Bulloch County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Bulloch County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooklet Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 W Lane St
Brooklet, GA 30415
(912) 842-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Nevils Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8438 Nevils Groveland Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 842-8320
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Portal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
328 Grady St S
Portal, GA 30450
(912) 842-8340
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
421 W Main St
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8680
Gr: PK-5 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Southeast Bulloch Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9124 Brooklet Denmark Rd
Brooklet, GA 30415
(912) 842-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Southeast Bulloch High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9184 Brooklet Denmark Rd
Brooklet, GA 30415
(912) 842-8440
Gr: 9-12 | 1,164 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Cawana Rd
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 212-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Portal Middle/high School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
27245 Us Highway 80 W
Portal, GA 30450
(912) 842-8360
Gr: 6-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
William James Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18809 Us Highway 80 W
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8820
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Statesboro High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Coach Lee Hill Blvd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8860
Gr: 9-12 | 1,773 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
239 Beasley Rd
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 212-8780
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Statesboro Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1718 Northside Dr E
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-5888
Gr: 5-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
Stilson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15569 Ga Highway 119
Brooklet, GA 30415
(912) 842-8480
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Mattie Lively Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
204 Debbie Dr
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8760
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Langston Chapel Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Langston Chapel Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8720
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Langston Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Langston Chapel Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bulloch County, GA

Bulloch County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
150 Williams Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-6201
Landrum Box 8159 Georgia South
Statesboro, GA 30460
(912) 739-8888

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Bulloch County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Bulloch County, GA include Brooklet Elementary School, Nevils Elementary School and Portal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bulloch County?
16 public schools are located in Bulloch County.
What percentage of students in Bulloch County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Bulloch County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bulloch County?
Bulloch County public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Bulloch County are often viewed compared to one another?

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