Bleckley County High School
Tel:
(478)934-6258
- Bleckley County High School serves 671 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Bleckley County High School's student population of 671 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 671 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bleckley County High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bleckley County High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #555 out of 2,174 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 15% |
| Black | 26% | 37% |
| White | 70% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bleckley County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bleckley County High School is Bleckley County Success Academy (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bleckley Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bleckley County Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cochran Bleckley County Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 559 students
0.3 miles
470 Ga Highway 26 E
Cochran, GA 31014
(478)934-3600 0.3 3-5 559 - Cochran Bleckley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 498 students
0.8 miles
590 Ga Highway 26 E
Cochran, GA 31014
(478)934-7270 0.8 6-8 498 - Cochran Bleckley County Success Academy Grades: 6-12 | 53 students
1.3 miles
140 Country Club Rd
Cochran, GA 31014
(478)934-1685 1.3 6-12 53 - Cochran Bleckley County Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 735 students
2.0 miles
259 E Peter St
Cochran, GA 31014
(478)934-2280 2.0 PK-2 735 - Hawkinsville Alternative Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: M
12.0 miles
72 Warren St
Hawkinsville, GA 31036
(478)783-7265 12.0 M n/a
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