Serving 652 students in grades 9-12, Bleckley County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bleckley County High School's student population of 652 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bleckley County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bleckley County High School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1003 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
25%
36%
White
68%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bleckley County High School's ranking?
Bleckley County High School is ranked #1003 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
652 students attend Bleckley County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bleckley County High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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
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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