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Bleckley County

Georgia · Public K-12

5 public schools serving approximately 2,605 students, in a county of 12,430 residents.

Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
2,605
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,008
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.2%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Bleckley County
2,605 students · 1 district in Bleckley County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Bleckley County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
68%
Hispanic
4%
Black
26%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
69%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
24%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
38
20.3% under 18

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Bleckley County Primary SchoolCochranElementaryPK-02766·
Bleckley County High SchoolCochranHigh09-12671·
Bleckley Middle SchoolCochranMiddle06-08561·
Bleckley County Elementary SchoolCochranElementary03-05554·
Bleckley County Success AcademyCochranHigh06-1253·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Bleckley County?
Bleckley County, Georgia has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,605 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Bleckley County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Bleckley County?
Bleckley County is the largest school district in Bleckley County, serving approximately 2,605 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Bleckley County?
Bleckley County has roughly 12,430 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Bleckley County?
Median household income in Bleckley County is $62,008, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 15.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Bleckley County?
Approximately 19.8% of adults 25 and older in Bleckley County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Bleckley County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.2% of students in Bleckley County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Georgia county average of 71.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bleckley County schools?
Across Bleckley County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Bleckley County?
Bleckley County residents are approximately 68% White, 4% Hispanic, 26% Black, 1% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Bleckley County is owner-occupied?
Bleckley County has about 5,288 housing units, of which roughly 72.9% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data