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#592 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 26% in state

Bleckley County High School

High School · Bleckley County · Cochran, GA

A high school in Cochran, GA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1 Royal Dr, Cochran, GA 31014

  • Math 53% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+11.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.5 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation8.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$13,493
Chronic Absenteeism9.7%

Students at Bleckley County High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (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

55.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bleckley County High 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.4% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bleckley County Success AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.46–120.8 mi70Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bleckley County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 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 High School is listed in Bleckley County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bleckley County High School

Bleckley County High School is a public high school in Cochran, GA, part of Bleckley County, serving approximately 680 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #592 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 58% 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 High School

What grades does Bleckley County High School serve?

Bleckley County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bleckley County High School?

Bleckley County High School has an enrollment of approximately 680 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bleckley County High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bleckley County High School rank in GA?

Bleckley County High School ranks #592 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Bleckley County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bleckley County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bleckley County High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bleckley County High School a charter school?

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

Is Bleckley County High School a Title I school?

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

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

55.1% of students at Bleckley County High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
680
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Bleckley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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