Bulloch Academy is an independent, grades PK–12 school that was founded as a segregation academy.[2] It is located in unincorporated Bulloch County, Georgia, approximately two miles (3.2 km) west of downtown Statesboro.[3]
| Bulloch Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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873 Westside Rd , 30458[a] United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°26′54″N 81°48′48″W / 32.448212°N 81.813210°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private school |
| Established | 1971 |
| CEEB code | 112803 |
Head of school | Leisa Houghton |
Teaching staff | 43.9 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | Pre-K–12 |
| Enrollment | 774 [1] (2024-25) |
Student to teacher ratio | 16.2[1] |
| Colors | Green, gold |
| Athletics | Class AAA/AAAA – Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Shotgun, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Wrestling |
Athletics conference | Georgia Independent Athletic Association (GIAA) giaasports |
| Mascot | Gator |
| Website | bullochacademy |
History
editBulloch Academy was founded in 1971 as a segregation academy in order to continue providing access to white-only education in the Statesboro, Georgia area after federally mandated integration was enacted.[2]
In 1969, the Justice Department filed a desegregation lawsuit in Georgia — United States v. Board of Education of Bulloch County (C.A. No. 462, S.D. Ga.) — charging violations of Section 407(a) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In his 1970 decision, District Court Judge Alexander Lawrence found the positions of both the Justice Department and the Bulloch County schools unsatisfactory, and issued his own desegregation plan to be implemented during the 1971–72 school year.[2] Bulloch Academy was chartered in August 1971. The school was initially open for grades first through sixth.[4]
Accreditation
editBulloch Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the Georgia Accrediting Commission, and Cognia.[4]
Campus Life
editBulloch Academy serves 700+ students and houses pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in two buildings: the Lower School (grades PK-6) and the Upper School (grades 7-12).[4]
Athletics
editBulloch Academy is a Class AAA/AAAA member of the Georgia Independent Athletic Association (GIAA), an ancillary division of the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA). Sports offered include archery, baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, football, golf, shotgun, soccer, softball, tennis, track, and wrestling.
Clubs & Organizations
edit- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Christian Life Program (CLP)
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Georgia Center for Civic Engagement (CGCE)
- Key Club
- Literary
- Math Team
- National Honor Society (NHS)
- One Act
- Student Council
- Science Club
- Wildlife Club
- Yearbook
Facilities
editBulloch Academy's campus features the Cornerstone Building, a lower school building, an upper school building, the Howard Gym, Legacy Gym, Gator Stadium (football and track), multipurpose fields, baseball field, softball field, tennis courts, cross country course, wrestling gym, and a quad.[5]
Demographics
editReferences
edit- ↑ Mailing address; the school is located outside of the city limits.
- 1 2 3 "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for BULLOCH ACADEMY".
- 1 2 3 Deever, Bryan. "The Panopticon of Tracking: Desegregation and Curriculum Change in a Southern School, 1968-1972" (PDF). ERIC. Georgia Southern University. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ↑ General Highway Map Bulloch County Georgia (PDF) (Map). Georgia Department of Transportation. 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Bulloch Academy". www.bullochacademy.com. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Campus Map". www.bullochacademy.com. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ↑ "PSS Private School Universe Survey data for the 2023-24 school year". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Bulloch County, Georgia". www.census.gov. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
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