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Bulloch County

Georgia · Public School District
15
Schools
11,050
Students
$13,409
Per-Pupil Spend
-7% nat'l
62.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+10pp vs nat'l
81.3%
Graduation Rate
-5.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bulloch County is a public school district in Georgia serving 11,050 students across 15 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,409 is near the national average for a US public school district. 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Langston Chapel Middle School06–08761
Southeast Bulloch Middle School06–08827
William James Middle School06–08577
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Portal Middle/High School06–12515
Southeast Bulloch High School09–121,156
Statesboro High School09–121,760
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,409Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
37%
State
44.2%
Local (property tax)
37.4%
Federal
18.4%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (37%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
11,050
Students
62%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.3%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 81.3%, graduation is 5.2 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bulloch County?
Bulloch County has 15 public schools, serving a total of 11,050 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bulloch County?
The graduation rate is 81.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bulloch County spend per student?
Bulloch County spends $13,409 per pupil — 7% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bulloch County?
62% of students in Bulloch County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bulloch County?
No, Bulloch County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bulloch County serve?
Bulloch County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bulloch County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bulloch County is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.