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William James Middle School

Q: Is William James Middle School a good school?

William James Middle School ranks 287 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

287^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 51% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

William James Middle School is a public middle school in Statesboro, Georgia, serving 558 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bulloch County School District, which is ranked 94 out of 206 districts in the state.

William James Middle School stands out for its strong performance in Algebra I, with an 88.9% proficiency rate in 2024-2025, significantly higher than the Bulloch County and Georgia state averages. However, the school's performance in other subject areas, such as English Language Arts and Mathematics, has been relatively lower than the county and state. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.68% to 79.57%, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds compared to nearby schools.

Interestingly, Southeast Bulloch Middle School, located about 11.75 miles away, has consistently outperformed William James Middle School in academic metrics, while Langston Chapel Middle School, about 6.46 miles away, has generally underperformed. The school's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio may indicate efforts to provide additional resources and support to address the needs of its student population.

536

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,505

Per pupil spending ?

86.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

18809 US Highway 80 W
Statesboro, GA 30458

(912) 212-8820

District: Bulloch County

Students who attend William James Middle School usually attend:

High:

Statesboro High School

Feeder schools for William James Middle School:

Elementary:	Julia P. Bryant Elementary School
	Mattie Lively Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

53.0%

White:

34.5%

Hispanic:

7.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 40th percentile in 2023 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 51st (2025) from a 40th-percentile low (2023)

✓Above the Georgia median (51st percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg38%

Georgia avg40%

287^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From top 39% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Middle Schools in the Bulloch County

94^th of 206Bulloch County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	46.6	287 of 584	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.5	332 of 588	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.1	345 of 577	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.6	311 of 567	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.4	275 of 542	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.7	254 of 559	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.6	215 of 543	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.3	308 of 539	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	45.7	286 of 545	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	55.3	210 of 537	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	56.2	270 of 521	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	62.7	203 of 527	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.0	178 of 508	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.2	213 of 504	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.7	192 of 494	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.5	176 of 466	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	57.2	210 of 462	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.9	153 of 445	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	70.9	100 of 420	76.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I89%+44 vs state

Social Studies43%+4 vs state

Mathematics34%-7 vs state

English Language Arts34%-7 vs state

Science30%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
William James Middle School	Public	6-8	18809 US Highway 80 W	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8820	536	40	13.4	86.4%	185 (34.5%)	284 (53.0%)	42 (7.8%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	46.6	287^th of 584 public middle schools	50.9%		40.5	332^nd of 588 public middle schools	43.5%	45	88.9	28.6	34.4	38.1	30.2	29.5	42.9	30.0	43.1	$15,505	$1,008	$14,497
Langston Chapel Middle School	Public	6-8	156 Langston Chapel Rd	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8720	718	54	13.4	100.0%	139 (19.4%)	431 (60.0%)	96 (13.4%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	38 (5.3%)	24.5	440^th of 584 public middle schools	24.7%		26.6	435^th of 588 public middle schools	26.0%	5	74.1	22.0	24.9	21.5	22.0	21.6	33.8	13.9	22.3	$14,862	$872	$13,990
Southeast Bulloch Middle School	Public	6-8	9124 Brooklet Denmark Rd	Brooklet	30415	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8400	884	62	14.3	82.9%	654 (74.0%)	85 (9.6%)	67 (7.6%)	30 (3.4%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (4.9%)	76.1	124^th of 584 public middle schools	78.8%		75	125^th of 588 public middle schools	78.7%	1	100.0	50.9	43.2	45.6	55.7	53.0	59.6	38.2	57.8	$13,385	$577	$12,808
Metter Middle School	Public	6-8	33661 Ga Highway 129 S	Metter	30439	Candler County	Candler County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 685-5580	500	34	14.5	100.0%	239 (47.8%)	120 (24.0%)	117 (23.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.2%)	41.8	321^st of 584 public middle schools	45.0%		43.8	314^th of 588 public middle schools	46.6%	7	85.7	32.5	19.2	28.4	39.4	44.4	46.6	22.7	23.3	$13,909	$1,278	$12,631

Frequently Asked Questions about William James Middle School

What high school do graduates of William James Middle School attend?

Students who attend William James Middle School usually go on to attend Statesboro High School

How many students attend William James Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 536 students attended William James Middle School.

Is William James Middle School a good school?

William James Middle School ranks 287^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is William James Middle School in?

Bulloch County

What is the racial makeup of William James Middle School?

Students at William James Middle School are 53% African American, 35% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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