Statesboro High School

Statesboro High School is a large public high school in Statesboro, GA, serving 1,801 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Bulloch County district. It is the largest high school in the area, nearly double the size of nearby Southeast Bulloch High School, and currently holds a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the 40th percentile statewide.

The school’s standout strength is its work with English Language Learners (ELL). Statesboro High ranks in the 92nd percentile statewide for ELL students—a 5-star performance that is remarkable given the school’s overall rating. This suggests strong, effective support systems for students learning English. However, the school faces significant challenges in other areas. Algebra I proficiency is a persistent concern: only 31.3% of students are proficient, compared to 47.9% for the district and 48.1% for the state. Chronic absenteeism is also high, with 27.2% of students missing school regularly, versus 20.3% for the district and 17.7% statewide. The graduation rate of 86.2% is slightly below the state average (87.2%) and trails peers like Metter High School (99.2%) and Portal Middle/High School (91.4%).

Compared to Southeast Bulloch High School, just 7 miles away, Statesboro High lags in nearly every metric—lower graduation rate, higher dropout rate, and lower test scores. Yet there are bright spots: Biology proficiency is a relative strength, and U.S. History scores jumped from 20.1% to 31.4% in one year. The school also serves a high-need population, with 89.56% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, and per-student spending has risen to $13,192. While the Statesboro STEAM Academy nearby boasts a 100% graduation rate and near-zero absenteeism, its Algebra I scores are nearly identical to Statesboro High’s, suggesting math proficiency is a shared challenge. Overall, Statesboro High shows that targeted support—especially in ELL and specific subjects—can produce excellence, even as broader academic and attendance issues remain.