Bleckley County High School

Summary:

Bleckley County High School is a public high school located in Cochran, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 671 students. The school is part of the Bleckley County School District, which is ranked 102 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bleckley County High School is a strong-performing high school within the state of Georgia, with consistently high graduation rates, impressive test scores, and a favorable statewide ranking. The school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Georgia high schools, with a ranking between 50-152 out of 400-450 schools over the past 10 years, and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. Bleckley County High School students consistently outperform the state and county averages in the Georgia Milestones assessments across various subjects, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points higher than the state and county averages. The school's exceptional 4-year graduation rate, consistently above 95% in recent years, is significantly higher than the state average.

Bleckley County High School's performance is particularly noteworthy given the relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students it serves, with around 45% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Twiggs County High School and West Laurens High School, Bleckley County High School demonstrates stronger academic performance, higher graduation rates, and a more favorable statewide ranking. The school's spending per student, around $9,000 per year, is on par with the state average and comparable to nearby schools, and it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, around 14-15 students per teacher, which is favorable for providing personalized attention and support to students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1 Royal Dr
       Cochran, GA  31014


(478) 934-6258

District: Bleckley County

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,166 Help


Feeder schools for Bleckley County High School:

Elementary:    Bleckley County Elementary School
    Bleckley County Primary School
Middle:    Bleckley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  671

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.2%
African American:
24.1%
Hispanic:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.2% Help


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Compare Details Bleckley County High School ranks better than 76.4% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.59. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bleckley County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bleckley County High School is $9,166.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bleckley County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bleckley County High School 108th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Bleckley County High School in the ranking list.)

Bleckley County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bleckley County 102nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bleckley County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 63.27 115th 358 67.9%
2008 67.95 100th 370 73.0%
2009 72.03 79th 372 78.8%
2010 67.78 110th 384 71.4%
2011 68.67 106th 402 73.6%
2012 64.16 118th 396 70.2%
2013 56.51 162nd 425 61.9%
2014 57.15 146th 425 65.6%
2015 65.29 79th 435 81.8%
2016 66.08 76th 426 82.2%
2017 67.27 68th 420 83.8%
2018 75.77 50th 428 88.3%
2019 71.09 68th 438 84.5%
2021 52.09 152nd 410 62.9%
2022 72.72 68th 429 84.1%
2023 68.61 84th 442 81.0%
2024 64.59 108th 458 76.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bleckley County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 549 549
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 591 591
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 618 618
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 600 600
1994 447 168 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1995 457 179 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1996 457 179 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1997 471 187 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1998 447 199 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 653
1999 438 195 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 639
2000 439 188 12 0 1 n/a n/a 0 640
2001 427 178 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 618
2002 426 178 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2003 426 178 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2004 455 178 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2005 472 183 4 6 0 n/a n/a 5 670
2006 497 182 7 7 0 n/a n/a 5 698
2007 545 174 6 13 0 n/a n/a 5 743
2008 547 186 5 8 1 n/a n/a 6 753
2009 527 189 8 13 1 n/a n/a 6 744
2010 493 178 4 14 0 0 6 0 695
2011 489 191 5 9 0 0 8 0 702
2012 489 171 6 13 0 0 7 0 686
2013 482 156 6 16 0 0 6 0 666
2014 481 146 11 21 0 0 6 0 665
2015 461 146 8 13 0 0 6 0 634
2016 479 154 6 15 0 0 8 0 662
2017 469 170 8 13 0 0 11 0 671
2018 474 152 6 17 0 0 15 0 664
2019 464 163 6 24 0 0 21 0 678
2020 436 162 7 23 0 0 22 0 650
2021 422 156 9 22 0 0 24 0 633
2022 442 159 8 21 1 0 21 0 652
2023 464 162 8 19 0 0 18 0 671

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bleckley County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 549 40.0 13.7 20.6
1991 591 41.0 14.4 22
1992 618 43.0 14.3 22.7
1993 600 37.0 16.2 23.7
1994 615 40.0 15.4 22.1
1995 639 43.0 14.9 27.4
1996 639 43.0 14.9 27.4
1997 662 43.0 15.4 33.8
1998 653 43.1 15.2 34
1999 639 43.2 14.8 38.2
2000 640 41.2 15.5 35.3
2001 618 40.9 15.1 39.2
2002 614 38.9 15.8 41.4
2003 614 38.9 15.8 41.4
2004 640 37.8 16.9 43.1
2005 670 38.1 17.6 43.5
2006 698 42.3 16.5 49.1
2007 743 42.7 17.4 47.6
2008 753 45.5 16.5 50.7
2009 744 48.6 15.3 49.7
2010 695 48.6 14.3 50.2
2011 702 44.5 15.7 52.6
2012 686 42.3 16.2 53.2
2013 666 41.8 15.9 54.7
2014 665 40.4 16.4 53.7
2015 634 41.0 15.4 54.1
2016 662 41.0 16.1 54.2
2017 671 41.6 16.1 54.4
2018 664 41.6 15.9 51.4
2019 678 42.6 15.9 50.9
2020 650 43.4 14.9 50.5
2021 633 42.6 14.8 42.7
2022 652 47.8 13.6 n/a
2023 671 45.1 14.8 45.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bleckley County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 549 40.0 13.7 20.6
1991 591 41.0 14.4 22
1992 618 43.0 14.3 22.7
1993 600 37.0 16.2 23.7
1994 615 40.0 15.4 22.1
1995 639 43.0 14.9 27.4
1996 639 43.0 14.9 27.4
1997 662 43.0 15.4 33.8
1998 653 43.1 15.2 34
1999 639 43.2 14.8 38.2
2000 640 41.2 15.5 35.3
2001 618 40.9 15.1 39.2
2002 614 38.9 15.8 41.4
2003 614 38.9 15.8 41.4
2004 640 37.8 16.9 43.1
2005 670 38.1 17.6 43.5
2006 698 42.3 16.5 49.1
2007 743 42.7 17.4 47.6
2008 753 45.5 16.5 50.7
2009 744 48.6 15.3 49.7
2010 695 48.6 14.3 50.2
2011 702 44.5 15.7 52.6
2012 686 42.3 16.2 53.2
2013 666 41.8 15.9 54.7
2014 665 40.4 16.4 53.7
2015 634 41.0 15.4 54.1
2016 662 41.0 16.1 54.2
2017 671 41.6 16.1 54.4
2018 664 41.6 15.9 51.4
2019 678 42.6 15.9 50.9
2020 650 43.4 14.9 50.5
2021 633 42.6 14.8 42.7
2022 652 47.8 13.6 n/a
2023 671 45.1 14.8 45.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bleckley County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $986 (11.2%) $7,788 (88.8%) $8,774
2018 $728 (8.3%) $8,004 (91.7%) $8,732
2019 $727 (7.9%) $8,439 (92.1%) $9,166

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bleckley County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 68th of 438 High schoolsRanks 84th of 442 High schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Bleckley County High School)54.852.4
 2.4%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Bleckley County)5049.7
 0.3%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Bleckley County High School)5042.1
 7.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Bleckley County)52.444.3
 8.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Bleckley County High School)54.459.3
 4.9%
   End of Course Biology (Bleckley County)52.254.5
 2.3%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Bleckley County High School)55.642.1
 13.5%
   End of Course United States History (Bleckley County)5139.6
 11.4%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students678671
 1%
African American163162
 0.6%
American Indian00
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic2419
 20.8%
Pacific Islander00
White464464
Two or More Races2118
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.9%45.2%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bleckley County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 671 students attended Bleckley County High School.

Students at Bleckley County High School are 69% White, 24% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Bleckley County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bleckley County Elementary School
Elementary : Bleckley County Primary School
Middle : Bleckley Middle School

Bleckley County High School ranks 108th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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