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#393 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 17% in state

Bleckley County Elementary School

Elementary School · Bleckley County · Cochran, GA

An elementary school in Cochran, GA where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

470 Ga Highway 26 E, Cochran, GA 31014

  • Math 65% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.7% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+22.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.2 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$13,493
Chronic Absenteeism5.2%

Students at Bleckley County Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency65%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
65%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bleckley County Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,466/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cochran), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,016

Median home value

$119,700

Median rent

$752/mo

College educated

17.6%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

21.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bleckley County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$13,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bleckley County Elementary School is listed in Bleckley County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bleckley County Elementary School

Bleckley County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cochran, GA, part of Bleckley County, serving approximately 575 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #393 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bleckley County Elementary School

What grades does Bleckley County Elementary School serve?

Bleckley County Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Bleckley County Elementary School?

Bleckley County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 575 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bleckley County Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bleckley County Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bleckley County Elementary School rank in GA?

Bleckley County Elementary School ranks #393 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Bleckley County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bleckley County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bleckley County Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bleckley County Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bleckley County Elementary School a charter school?

No, Bleckley County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bleckley County Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Bleckley County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bleckley County Elementary School?

58.6% of students at Bleckley County Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
575
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Bleckley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.2%
Area population (ZIP 31014)
12,944
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
36.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31014; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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