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Bleckley County

Georgia · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in Bleckley County totals about 2,581 students across 5 schools, an average of 516 per campus. Bleckley County Public Schools is the largest district. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Bleckley County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,581
+31 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
68%
was 68%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
23%
was 26%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
2,581
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,008
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
87.5%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
1,268 students
Middle
1
550 students
High
2
763 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Bleckley County Public Schools
2,581 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
68%
Hispanic
4%
Black
23%
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

Test scores in Bleckley County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 2 schools in Bleckley County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Bleckley County Primary SchoolCochranElementaryPK-02689·
Bleckley County High SchoolCochranHigh09-12680·
Bleckley County Elementary SchoolCochranElementary03-05579·
Bleckley Middle SchoolCochranMiddle06-08550·
Bleckley County Success AcademyCochranHigh06-1283·

Cities in Bleckley County

Cochran5 schools

About Bleckley County

Bleckley County is a rural-scale county of about 12,430 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system teaches approximately 2,581 students across 5 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $62,008 a year, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 16%.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Bleckley County comprises 2 elementary schools (1,268 students), 1 middle school (550), and 2 high schools (763).

Bleckley County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,581 students across Bleckley County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Bleckley County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,550 students to 2,581.

On this page, the community for Bleckley County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Bleckley County?
Bleckley County, Georgia has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,581 students.
How many high schools are in Bleckley County?
Bleckley County, Georgia has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 763 students.
How many middle schools are in Bleckley County?
Bleckley County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 550 students.
How many elementary schools are in Bleckley County?
Bleckley County, Georgia has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,268 students.
What is the largest school district in Bleckley County?
Bleckley County Public Schools is the largest school district in Bleckley County, serving approximately 2,581 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 87.5% of students in Bleckley County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bleckley County schools?
Across Bleckley County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.9 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data