Bleckley County Primary School

242 East Dykes St
Cochran, GA 31014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bleckley County Primary School serves 689 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bleckley County Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 219.1 square miles around Cochran, GA. Families within this area can expect a typical drive to the school of 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 15.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bleckley County Primary School's student population of 689 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Motto
Inspiring and Empowering Students for Lifelong Success

School Rankings

The diversity score of Bleckley County Primary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
2%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Black
23%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
67%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
33%
0.50

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
14.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%

Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bleckley County Primary School?
689 students attend Bleckley County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bleckley County Primary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bleckley County Primary School?
Bleckley County Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bleckley County Primary School part of?
Bleckley County Primary School is part of Bleckley County School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
April 05, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of 21st Century
May 06, 2027 (Thursday)
Early Dismissal - Last Day of School
May 28, 2027 (Friday)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bleckley County Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 219.1 square miles around Cochran, GA. Families within this area can expect a typical drive to the school of 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 15.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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