Enrollment
884
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklet, GA
Southeast Bulloch Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Bulloch Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130063002297
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Bulloch Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Brooklet · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast Bulloch Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Bulloch Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Brooklet, GA.
School address
District: Bulloch County · Georgia
NCES ID 130063002297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southeast Bulloch Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southeast Bulloch Middle School
Southeast Bulloch Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Brooklet, Georgia, enrolling 884 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 884 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 405 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #284.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 179 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 884 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bulloch County also operates Statesboro High School (1,801 students) and Southeast Bulloch High School (1,118 students) alongside Southeast Bulloch Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southeast Bulloch Middle School compares
Southeast Bulloch Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 44% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 884 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
884
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Georgia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,521
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
African American 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Southeast Bulloch Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bulloch County, which includes Southeast Bulloch Middle School.
$12,521
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 44.2%
Federal 18.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Southeast Bulloch Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statesboro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Bulloch High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklet Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langston Chapel Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Julia P. Bryant Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast Bulloch Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,801
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~884 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southeast Bulloch Middle School
How many students attend Southeast Bulloch Middle School?
Southeast Bulloch Middle School has 884 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklet, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Bulloch Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Bulloch Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southeast Bulloch Middle School?
34.1% of students at Southeast Bulloch Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast Bulloch Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Bulloch Middle School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Brooklet, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Bulloch Middle School?
Southeast Bulloch Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southeast Bulloch Middle School rank among public schools in Brooklet?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Bulloch Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Brooklet, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brooklet on the city page.
Is Southeast Bulloch Middle School a good school?
Southeast Bulloch Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bulloch County?
Besides Southeast Bulloch Middle School, Bulloch County also operates Statesboro High School (1,801 students), Southeast Bulloch High School (1,118 students), and Brooklet Elementary School (808 students). See the Bulloch County district page for the complete list.
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