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Statesboro STEAM Academy

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Statesboro STEAM Academy ranks 372 nd of 578 Georgia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades 4-12

372^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Alternative Schools

Better than 36% of Georgia alternative schools

Summary

Statesboro STEAM Academy is a small public school in Statesboro, GA, serving 195 students in grades 5 through 12 with a focused Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics curriculum. Operating under the State Specialty Schools II district, this school stands out for its remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 0.9%—compared to the state average of 17.7% and rates of 27.2% at nearby Statesboro High School and 24.7% at Portal Middle/High School. The school also boasts near-perfect graduation rates, hitting 100% in the most recent year, far exceeding the 86.2% at Statesboro High School.

Academically, the school shows a distinctive pattern. In 8th-grade science, 36.4% of students scored proficient, beating the state average of 29.7%—a strength that aligns with the school's STEAM mission. However, proficiency in Algebra I (32%) and 8th-grade math (30.3%) trails state averages of 48.1% and 46.3%, respectively. Biology results are solid at 50% proficient, above the state's 47.2%. Compared to Southeast Bulloch High School, which outperforms in Algebra I (49.6% vs. 32%), the academy's academic scores are mixed, though its engagement metrics are far superior. With a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio, the school offers a much more personalized setting than larger neighbors like Statesboro High School (18.1:1).

For parents, this school presents a compelling trade-off. It excels at keeping students engaged, attending, and graduating—a "hidden gem" for families prioritizing a supportive, small-school environment. The school's state ranking jumped from the 26th to the 50th percentile in one year, suggesting recent improvements. While math proficiency remains a growth area, the school's strong science results and dramatic year-over-year gains in Algebra I (from 9.5% to 32% over three years) indicate momentum. At $15,454 per student, spending is comparable to Metter High School ($15,419), and the investment appears to yield exceptional attendance and graduation outcomes that many larger schools cannot match.

195

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,454

Per pupil spending ?

63.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1718 Northside Dr E
Statesboro, GA 30458

(912) 764-5888

District: State Specialty Schools II- Statesboro STEAM Academy

Racial breakdown:

African American:

47.2%

White:

45.1%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 39th percentile in 2022 → 50th in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2022

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (27% vs 43% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 28 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school27%

District avg27%

Georgia avg43%

Middle school

372^nd of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 36%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From bottom 29% (2016) to bottom 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

228^th of 457

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 1 pts since 2017

See the entire ranking list of Georgia High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	33.6	372 of 578	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	24.0	445 of 585	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.0	364 of 578	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.7	355 of 569	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.6	340 of 558	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.6	239 of 542	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.3	232 of 559	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	36.8	347 of 543	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	22.2	433 of 539	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	31.0	385 of 545	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	40.2	342 of 494	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	42.9	313 of 466	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	48.7	266 of 462	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	50.1	254 of 445	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	50.1	237 of 420	43.6%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	18.2	423 of 480	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	54.0	185 of 482	61.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2023	46.1	272 of 553	50.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	53.3	237 of 550	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	33.4	376 of 569	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.2	325 of 561	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.2	336 of 559	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.5	374 of 553	32.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2023	12.4	398 of 429	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	39.1	228 of 457	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	24.5	333 of 451	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.1	276 of 454	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.9	281 of 448	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.0	130 of 431	69.8%	★★★★☆
2021	27.2	293 of 410	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	47.9	177 of 438	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.2	185 of 428	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	40.5	204 of 420	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.9	133 of 384	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.2	137 of 372	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.2	106 of 370	71.4%	★★★★☆
2007	55.2	155 of 358	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.1	99 of 335	70.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	31.2	285 of 442	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	22.8	330 of 436	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2023	9.5	325 of 343	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Male (2026)57th percentile+21 vs school

Female (2023)51st percentile+13 vs school

African American (2026)12th percentile-24 vs school

White (2023)7th percentile-30 vs school

High school

Male (2025)36th percentile+9 vs school

White (2023)5th percentile-32 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Biology50%+3 vs state

Science36%~ state avg

Algebra I32%-16 vs state

Social Studies30%-10 vs state

Mathematics16%-28 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)					Milestones Assessment Science (2026)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th 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
Statesboro STEAM Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	4-12	1718 Northside Dr E	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	State Specialty Schools II- Statesboro STEAM Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(912) 764-5888	195	18	10.7	63.6%	88 (45.1%)	92 (47.2%)	5 (2.6%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)								(n/a)	32.0	50.0		6.7		11.1	8.7	30.3		36.4	30.3	$15,454	$1,377	$14,077

Frequently Asked Questions about Statesboro STEAM Academy

How many students attend Statesboro STEAM Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 195 students attended Statesboro STEAM Academy.

What district is Statesboro STEAM Academy in?

State Specialty Schools II- Statesboro STEAM Academy

What is the racial makeup of Statesboro STEAM Academy?

Students at Statesboro STEAM Academy are 47% African American, 45% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Is Statesboro STEAM Academy a good school?

Statesboro STEAM Academy ranks 372^nd of 578 Georgia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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