- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130044000253
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Cochran · Resource Index
- 46
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Bleckley County High School held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.1 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 130044000253 · Cochran, GA High · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 15.1:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bleckley County Primary School (689 students)
Bleckley County High School held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.1 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bleckley County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bleckley Count
Bleckley County Primary School
689 students
- This school
Bleckley County High School
680 students
- Bleckley Count
Bleckley County Elementary School
579 students
- Bleckley Middl
Bleckley Middle School
550 students
- Bleckley Count 83
Bleckley County Success Academy
83 students
What this shows Bleckley County High School reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bleckley County High School compares
Bleckley County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Bleckley County reports $13,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~680 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.