Summary:
Zip code 30461 in Statesboro, Georgia, is served by two elementary schools—Sallie Zetterower Elementary School and Mill Creek Elementary School—both part of the Bulloch County district and both serving grades PK-5 with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
There is a clear performance divide between the two schools. Sallie Zetterower Elementary School is the stronger option, holding a 3-star rating and ranking in the 51st percentile statewide—a significant improvement from the 32nd percentile two years ago. Its math proficiency is close to or above state averages in most grades (45.9% in 3rd, 50.4% in 4th, 45.5% in 5th), and its chronic absenteeism rate of 16.0% is better than both the district (20.3%) and state (17.7%). In contrast, Mill Creek Elementary School holds a 1-star rating and ranks in the 22nd percentile. Its math scores decline sharply by grade: 43.6% proficiency in 3rd grade drops to 30.4% in 4th and just 19.7% in 5th—far below district and state levels. Mill Creek also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate at 21.9%.
Both schools struggle with 5th grade science, where proficiency is 23.6% at Sallie Zetterower and 15.8% at Mill Creek, compared to the state average of 44.2%. Spending is similar (about $16,000 per student) and student-teacher ratios are nearly identical (13.6:1 and 14.0:1), yet outcomes differ substantially, suggesting school-level factors like leadership and instruction play a major role. For parents, Sallie Zetterower Elementary School offers a more stable and improving academic environment, while Mill Creek Elementary School shows concerning declines in upper grades that may warrant closer attention.
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