Enrollment
83
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cochran, GA
Bleckley County Success Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bleckley County Success Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130044004162
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bleckley County Success Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Cochran · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bleckley County Success Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bleckley County Success Academy ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Cochran, GA.
School address
District: Bleckley County · Georgia
NCES ID 130044004162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+92% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bleckley County Success Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bleckley County Success Academy
Bleckley County Success Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Cochran, Georgia, enrolling 83 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Georgia schools and 92% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 71.7% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Georgia schools, with 83 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (45%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 75.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 33 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 83 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Cochran's public schools, it stands alongside Bleckley County Primary School (689 students): Bleckley County Success Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.7:1 vs 16.4:1).
Bleckley County also operates Bleckley County Primary School (689 students) and Bleckley County High School (680 students) alongside Bleckley County Success Academy.
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 Success Academy compares
Bleckley County Success Academy on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.7:1 | ▲ 92% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 92% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
75.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.8 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 49.4%
African American 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Bleckley County Success Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bleckley County, which includes Bleckley County Success Academy.
$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 Success Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleckley County Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bleckley County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bleckley County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bleckley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bleckley County Success Academy'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
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Cochran
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~83 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bleckley County Success Academy
How many students attend Bleckley County Success Academy?
Bleckley County Success Academy has 83 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cochran, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bleckley County Success Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bleckley County Success Academy is 27.7:1, which is 92% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bleckley County Success Academy?
71.7% of students at Bleckley County Success Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bleckley County Success Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bleckley County Success Academy is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Cochran, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bleckley County Success Academy?
Bleckley County Success Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bleckley County Success Academy rank among public schools in Cochran?
By Resource Investment Index, Bleckley County Success Academy ranks #5 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 Success Academy a good school?
Bleckley County Success Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. 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 Success Academy, Bleckley County also operates Bleckley County Primary School (689 students), Bleckley County High School (680 students), and Bleckley County Elementary School (579 students). See the Bleckley County district page for the complete list.
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