Bleckley County High School is a high school in Cochran, Georgia, United States, 120 miles south of Atlanta. The school reaches students in grades 9-12 from the town of Cochran and the rest of Bleckley County. Bleckley County built a new high school that opened in the fall of 2005.
Serving 680 students in grades 9-12, Bleckley County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bleckley County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bleckley County High School's student population of 680 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bleckley County High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bleckley County High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#280 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
24%
36%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bleckley County High School's ranking?
Bleckley County High School is ranked #280 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Bleckley County High School often compared to?
Bleckley County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Veterans High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bleckley County High School?
The graduation rate of Bleckley County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bleckley County High School?
680 students attend Bleckley County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bleckley County High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bleckley County High School?
Bleckley County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bleckley County High School offer ?
Bleckley County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bleckley County High School part of?
Bleckley County High School is part of Bleckley County School District.
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