Statesboro High School is a public high school located in the city of Statesboro, Georgia, United States. It was founded in 1904. Its current principal is Keith Wright.
Serving 1,773 students in grades 9-12, Statesboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,773 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Statesboro High School's student population of 1,773 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,773 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1901
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Statesboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Statesboro High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1351 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
58%
36%
White
27%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Devil
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Statesboro High School's ranking?
Statesboro High School is ranked #1351 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Statesboro High School often compared to?
Statesboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southeast Bulloch High School, Portal Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Statesboro High School?
The graduation rate of Statesboro High School is 86%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Statesboro High School?
1,773 students attend Statesboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Statesboro High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Statesboro High School?
Statesboro High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Statesboro High School offer ?
Statesboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Statesboro High School part of?
Statesboro High School is part of Bulloch County School District.
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