- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Bleckley Middle School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 130044000254 · Cochran, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 13.4:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bleckley County Primary School (689 students)
Bleckley Middle School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bleckley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bleckley Count
Bleckley County Primary School
689 students
- Bleckley Count
Bleckley County High School
680 students
- Bleckley Count
Bleckley County Elementary School
579 students
- This school
Bleckley Middle School
550 students
- Bleckley Count 83
Bleckley County Success Academy
83 students
What this shows Bleckley Middle School reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bleckley Middle School compares
Bleckley Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Bleckley County reports $13,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~550 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.