Enrollment
550
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cochran, GA
Bleckley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bleckley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130044000254
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bleckley Middle 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
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bleckley Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bleckley Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Cochran, GA.
School address
District: Bleckley County · Georgia
NCES ID 130044000254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bleckley Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bleckley Middle School
Bleckley Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Cochran, Georgia, enrolling 550 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 550 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 372 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #112.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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: 122 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 550 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bleckley County also operates Bleckley County Primary School (689 students) and Bleckley County High School (680 students) alongside Bleckley Middle 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 Middle School compares
Bleckley Middle 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 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 67.5%
African American 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Bleckley Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bleckley County, which includes Bleckley Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleckley County Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bleckley County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bleckley County Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bleckley County Success Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bleckley Middle 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
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar middle 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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bleckley Middle School
How many students attend Bleckley Middle School?
Bleckley Middle School has 550 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cochran, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bleckley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bleckley Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bleckley Middle School?
43.0% of students at Bleckley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bleckley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bleckley Middle School is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Cochran, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bleckley Middle School?
Bleckley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bleckley Middle School rank among public schools in Cochran?
By Resource Investment Index, Bleckley Middle 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 Middle School a good school?
Bleckley Middle School earns 46/100 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 Middle School, 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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