Statesboro High School is a public high school located in the city of Statesboro, Georgia, United States. It was founded in 1904. Its current principal is Keith Wright.
Serving 1,801 students in grades 9-12, Statesboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,801 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Statesboro High School serves the northwest part of its district in Statesboro, GA, covering an area of approximately 222.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 13.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Statesboro High School's student population of 1,801 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,801 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Rankings
Statesboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Statesboro High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1351 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Blue Devil
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Statesboro High School's ranking?
Statesboro High School is ranked #1351 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Statesboro High School often compared to?
Statesboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southeast Bulloch High School, Portal Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Statesboro High School?
The graduation rate of Statesboro High School is 86%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Statesboro High School?
1,801 students attend Statesboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Statesboro High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Statesboro High School?
Statesboro High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Statesboro High School offer ?
Statesboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Statesboro High School part of?
Statesboro High School is part of Bulloch County School District.
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