Bleckley County School District

909 N.e Dykes St.
Cochran, GA 31014
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Bleckley County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,623 students in Bleckley County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Bleckley County School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
2,623 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bleckley County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#26 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
51%
37%
49%
40%
60%
40%
≥95%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
19%
% Black
24%
36%
% White
68%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,414 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,695 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,414
$14,305
Spending / Student
$16,695
$13,431

Best Bleckley County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bleckley County High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Royal Dr
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-6258
Grades: 9-12
| 680 students
Rank: #22.
Bleckley County Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
470 Ga Highway 26 E
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-3600
Grades: 3-5
| 575 students
Rank: #33.
Bleckley Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
590 Ga Highway 26 E
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-7270
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #44.
Bleckley County Success Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Country Club Rd
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-1685
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
242 East Dykes St
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-2280
Grades: PK-2
| 744 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bleckley County School District?
Bleckley County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,623 students.
What is the rank of Bleckley County School District?
Bleckley County School District is ranked #27 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bleckley County School District?
68% of Bleckley County School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bleckley County School District?
Bleckley County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Bleckley County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,695 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in GA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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