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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,581 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 53% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), 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 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
2,581 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
121,753 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 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
20%
% Black
23%
36%
% White
68%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,665 is higher than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,967 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,665
$14,327
Spending / Student
$16,967
$13,452
Best Bleckley County School District Public Schools (2026)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bleckley County School District?
Bleckley County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,581 students.
What is the rank of Bleckley County School District?
Bleckley County School District is ranked #23 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bleckley County School District?
68% of Bleckley County School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 $16,967 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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