For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,037 students in Statesboro, GA (there are , serving 1,166 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Statesboro, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Statesboro, GA are Nevils Elementary School, Julia P. Bryant Elementary School and Sallie Zetterower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Statesboro, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Statesboro have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Statesboro, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nevils Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8438 Nevils Groveland Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 842-8320
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 842-8320
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
421 W Main St
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8680
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8680
Grades: PK-5
| 731 students
Rank: #33.
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Cawana Rd
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 212-8800
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 212-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 756 students
Rank: #44.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
239 Beasley Rd
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 212-8780
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 212-8780
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #55.
William James Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18809 Us Highway 80 W
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8820
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8820
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Statesboro High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Coach Lee Hill Blvd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8860
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8860
Grades: 9-12
| 1,773 students
Rank: #77.
Statesboro Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1718 Northside Dr E
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-5888
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-5888
Grades: 5-12
| 203 students
Rank: #88.
Langston Chapel Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 Langston Chapel Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8720
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8720
Grades: 6-8
| 728 students
Rank: #99.
Mattie Lively Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 Debbie Dr
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8760
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8760
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: #1010.
Langston Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Langston Chapel Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8700
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Statesboro, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bulloch County Educational Opportunities Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
150 Williams Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-6201
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-6201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Landrum Box 8159 Georgia South
Statesboro, GA 30460
(912) 739-8888
Statesboro, GA 30460
(912) 739-8888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Statesboro, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Statesboro, GA include Nevils Elementary School, Julia P. Bryant Elementary School and Sallie Zetterower Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Statesboro?
10 public schools are located in Statesboro.
What percentage of students in Statesboro go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Statesboro are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Statesboro?
Statesboro public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Statesboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Statesboro include: Langston Chapel Middle School vs. William James Middle School, William James Middle School vs. Langston Chapel Middle School, Langston Chapel Elementary School vs. Julia P. Bryant Elementary School
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