Total enrollment
2,581
+36 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
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 school. Bleckley County Public Schools is the largest district. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Bleckley County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Bleckley County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 53.3% | #16 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,581 | #104 of 137 | #1,981 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #84 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #105 of 137 | #1,685 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 87.5% | #75 of 137 | #345 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.9% | #110 of 137 | #1,192 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
12,430
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
2,581
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Bleckley County Elementary School· 50.5%
- Bleckley Middle School· 49.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bleckley County Primary School | Cochran | Elementary | PK-02 | 689 | · |
| Bleckley County High School | Cochran | High | 09-12 | 680 | · |
| Bleckley County Elementary School | Cochran | Elementary | 03-05 | 579 | · |
| Bleckley Middle School | Cochran | Middle | 06-08 | 550 | · |
| Bleckley County Success Academy | Cochran | High | 06-12 | 83 | · |
Cities in Bleckley County
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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Bleckley County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,545 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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data