Bleckley County Primary School

259 E Peter St
Cochran, GA 31014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 769 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bleckley County Primary School's student population of 769 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
769 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bleckley County Primary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
2%
18%
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Black
20%
36%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bleckley County Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
73%
37%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Bleckley County Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Bleckley County Primary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bleckley County Primary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in GA.
0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Bleckley County Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bleckley County Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bleckley County Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Bleckley County Primary School often compared to?
Bleckley County Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David A. Perdue Primary, Kings Chapel Elementary School, Pulaski County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bleckley County Primary School?
769 students attend Bleckley County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Bleckley County Primary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bleckley County Primary School?
Bleckley County Primary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bleckley County Primary School offer ?
Bleckley County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Bleckley County Primary School part of?
Bleckley County Primary School is part of Bleckley County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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