Bleckley County Primary School
Tel:
(478)934-2280
- Bleckley County Primary School serves 735 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Bleckley County Primary School's student population of 735 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 735 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bleckley County Primary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bleckley County Primary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. 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 | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 15% |
| Black | 28% | 37% |
| White | 67% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.42 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 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 Primary School is Bleckley County High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bleckley Middle School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bleckley County Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cochran Bleckley County High School Grades: 9-12 | 671 students
2.0 miles
1 Royal Dr
Cochran, GA 31014
(478)934-6258 2.0 9-12 671 - Cochran Bleckley County Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 559 students
2.2 miles
470 Ga Highway 26 E
Cochran, GA 31014
(478)934-3600 2.2 3-5 559 - Cochran Bleckley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 498 students
2.8 miles
590 Ga Highway 26 E
Cochran, GA 31014
(478)934-7270 2.8 6-8 498 - Cochran Bleckley County Success Academy Grades: 6-12 | 53 students
3.2 miles
140 Country Club Rd
Cochran, GA 31014
(478)934-1685 3.2 6-12 53 - Hawkinsville Alternative Learning Center Alternative School
10.0 miles
72 Warren St
Hawkinsville, GA 31036
(478)783-7265 10.0 n/a n/a
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