4,922 white students enrolled in Bulloch County school district in 2023-24 school year

4,922 white students enrolled in Bulloch County school district in 2023-24 school year
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There were 4,922 white students enrolled in Bulloch County school district in the 2023-24 school year, 1.7% less than the previous year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Data showed that Bulloch County school district welcomed 10,473 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, white students comprised 47% of the student body to be the most represented ethnicity in the county’s school district.

This is the only school district located within Bulloch County, with its main office in Statesboro.

According to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2025-3 report, over 1.7 million students were enrolled in Georgia’s public schools. The state boasted a diverse and closely distributed student body across grade levels, with approximately 806,891 students (46.5%) in elementary school, 393,308 (22.7%) in middle school, and 536,379 (30.9%) in high school.

Chronic absenteeism remains a major issue in Georgia schools post-pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, GaDOE launched a statewide initiative including a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and targeted support for high-need districts to boost daily attendance.

In 2025, Georgia lawmakers passed a bill updating school attendance laws to ban expulsion solely for absenteeism. The law also adds new reporting requirements and aligns with programs that help students earn diplomas through alternative paths.

As of 2025, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 14:1, which is better than the national average of 15:1. The state’s best ratios are found in preschool, with an average of 13:1, and in elementary and middle school grades, both at 14:1, while high schools have a higher average ratio of 16:1.

Ethnicities in Bulloch County in 2023-24 School Year

White Student Enrollment in Bulloch County During 2023-24 School Year

District % white students Total enrollment
Bulloch County School District 47% 10,473


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