Bleckley County School District
School District · Cochran, Georgia
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,493
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,493
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Bleckley County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bleckley County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bleckley County Elementary School
Cochran · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bleckley Middle School
Cochran · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bleckley County High School
Cochran · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#58 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,493
$635 vs Georgia median
District size
2,623 students
Smaller than Georgia median
The short answer
Bleckley County ranks #58 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Bleckley County's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bleckley County Elementary School (8.1/10), Bleckley Middle School (8.1/10), and Bleckley County High School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +3.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bleckley County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bleckley County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bleckley County Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Bleckley Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Bleckley County High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Bleckley County Success Academy | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bleckley County
Bleckley County is a Cochran, Georgia school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,623 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $13,493 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Bleckley County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bleckley Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Bleckley County students show an average math proficiency of 52.8% and ELA proficiency of 53.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bleckley County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bleckley County with test data.
Schools in Bleckley County
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Cochran
- Total Enrollment
- 2,623
- Teachers (FTE)
- 181
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bleckley County?
Bleckley County has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bleckley County?
The average composite rating for Bleckley County is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bleckley County?
Bleckley County spends $13,493 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bleckley County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bleckley County is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bleckley County?
Bleckley Middle School is the highest-rated school in Bleckley County with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Bleckley County?
Across schools in Bleckley County with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bleckley County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Bleckley County has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.7%
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- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
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- Dougherty County (22)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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