Enrollment
680
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cochran, GA
Bleckley County High School
Federal NCES profile for Bleckley County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130044000253
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bleckley County High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Cochran · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bleckley County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bleckley County High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Cochran, GA.
School address
District: Bleckley County · Georgia
NCES ID 130044000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bleckley County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bleckley County High School
Bleckley County High School is a mid-sized high school in Cochran, Georgia, enrolling 680 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 680 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 403 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #121.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 680 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bleckley County also operates Bleckley County Primary School (689 students) and Bleckley County Elementary School (579 students) alongside Bleckley County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bleckley County High School compares
Bleckley County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 42% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 680 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
African American 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Bleckley County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bleckley County, which includes Bleckley County High School.
$12,517
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 60.6%
Federal 17.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bleckley County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleckley County Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bleckley County Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bleckley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bleckley County Success Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bleckley County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~680 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bleckley County High School
How many students attend Bleckley County High School?
Bleckley County High School has 680 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cochran, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bleckley County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bleckley County High School is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bleckley County High School?
35.0% of students at Bleckley County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bleckley County High School?
The largest demographic group at Bleckley County High School is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Cochran, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bleckley County High School?
Bleckley County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bleckley County High School rank among public schools in Cochran?
By Resource Investment Index, Bleckley County High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Cochran, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cochran on the city page.
Is Bleckley County High School a good school?
Bleckley County High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bleckley County?
Besides Bleckley County High School, Bleckley County also operates Bleckley County Primary School (689 students), Bleckley County Elementary School (579 students), and Bleckley Middle School (550 students). See the Bleckley County district page for the complete list.
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