For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,875 students in Bulloch County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bulloch County, GA are Southeast Bulloch Middle School, Portal Middle/high School and William James Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bulloch County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Bulloch County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bulloch County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeast Bulloch Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9124 Brooklet Denmark Rd
Brooklet, GA 30415
(912) 842-8400
Brooklet, GA 30415
(912) 842-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Portal Middle/high School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27245 Us Highway 80 W
Portal, GA 30450
(912) 842-8360
Portal, GA 30450
(912) 842-8360
Gr: 6-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
William James Middle School
(Math: 25% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Statesboro Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1718 Northside Dr E
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-5888
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-5888
Gr: 5-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Bulloch County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bulloch County Educational Opportunities Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
150 Williams Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-6201
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-6201
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bulloch County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bulloch County, GA include Southeast Bulloch Middle School, Portal Middle/high School and William James Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bulloch County?
5 public middle schools are located in Bulloch County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bulloch County?
Bulloch County public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Bulloch County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bulloch County include: Langston Chapel Middle School vs. William James Middle School, William James Middle School vs. Langston Chapel Middle School, Southeast Bulloch Middle School vs. William James Middle School
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