For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,581 students in Cochran, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Cochran, GA are Bleckley County High School, Bleckley County Elementary School and Bleckley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cochran, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Cochran have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cochran, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bleckley County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Royal Dr
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-6258
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-6258
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Bleckley County Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
470 Ga Highway 26 E
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-3600
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-3600
Gr: 3-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Bleckley Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
590 Ga Highway 26 E
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-7270
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-7270
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Bleckley County Success Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Country Club Rd
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-1685
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-1685
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
242 East Dykes St
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-2280
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-2280
Gr: PK-2 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Cochran, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bleckley County Learning Center Facility (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
909 N.e Dykes St
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-2821
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-2821
1069 Red Dog Farm Rd
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-0901
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-0901
Gr: 9-11 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cochran, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Cochran, GA include Bleckley County High School, Bleckley County Elementary School and Bleckley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cochran?
5 public schools are located in Cochran.
What is the racial composition of students in Cochran?
Cochran public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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