Bleckley County Success Academy

Summary:

Bleckley County Success Academy is a small public high school serving grades 6-12 in Cochran, Georgia, with just 53 students enrolled. Despite being part of the Bleckley County School District, which is ranked 102 out of 203 districts in the state, the Success Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Georgia high schools, with significantly lower academic performance compared to the county and state averages.

The school's proficiency rates on state assessments range from just 3.7% to 17.4%, far behind the 35.7% to 52.4% rates at the nearby Bleckley County High School, which is located less than a mile away. The Success Academy's four-year graduation rate has also fluctuated between 65.6% and 83.3%, significantly lower than the 98.6% rate at Bleckley County High School. Additionally, the Success Academy has a high percentage of students (around 70%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the county and state averages.

While the Success Academy has seen an increase in per-student spending over the years, from $8,881 in 2016-2017 to $12,591 in 2018-2019, and a student-teacher ratio that has fluctuated between 15.5 and 22.9, these investments have not translated into improved academic outcomes. The stark performance gaps between the Success Academy and surrounding schools, as well as the socioeconomic factors at play, suggest that a more comprehensive, data-driven approach is needed to address the unique challenges faced by this school and provide equitable educational opportunities for all students in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-12

140 Country Club Rd
Cochran, GA 31014

(478) 934-1685

District: Bleckley County

SchoolDigger Rank:
430^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,591

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 70

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.6%

African American:

44.3%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bleckley County Success Academy ranks worse than 95.7% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.39. (See more...)

Compare Details Bleckley County Success Academy ranks worse than 93.9% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.96. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bleckley County Success Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.6%), African American (44.3%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bleckley County Success Academy is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Bleckley County Success Academy employs 4.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bleckley County Success Academy is $12,591.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bleckley County Success Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Bleckley County Success Academy 563^rd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Bleckley County Success Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Bleckley County Success Academy 430^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Bleckley County Success Academy in the ranking list.)

Bleckley County:

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

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Rank History for Bleckley County Success Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.39	563^rd	588	4.3%

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Rank History for Bleckley County Success Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2017	9.53	395^th	420	6.0%
2018	8.59	405^th	428	5.4%
2021	11.66	383^rd	410	6.6%
2022	7.12	412^th	429	4.0%
2023	10.52	413^th	442	6.6%
2024	7.96	430^th	458	6.1%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bleckley County Success Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	30	15	1	2	0	2	50
2016	37	19	0	2	0	0	58
2017	34	18	0	0	0	1	53
2018	37	18	0	0	1	3	59
2019	32	13	0	1	1	2	49
2020	34	14	0	2	0	3	53
2021	35	17	0	2	0	1	55
2022	35	33	0	6	0	4	78
2023	28	20	0	4	0	1	53
2024	34	31	0	4	0	1	70

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 Success Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	50	0.0	n/a	86
2016	58	2.0	29.0	94.8
2017	53	2.9	18.2	94.3
2018	59	3.7	15.9	93.2
2019	49	3.0	16.3	93.9
2020	53	3.2	16.5	71.7
2021	55	3.0	18.3	70.9
2022	78	3.4	22.9	n/a
2023	53	3.4	15.5	71.7
2024	70	4.5	15.5	100

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 Success Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	50	0.0	n/a	86
2016	58	2.0	29.0	94.8
2017	53	2.9	18.2	94.3
2018	59	3.7	15.9	93.2
2019	49	3.0	16.3	93.9
2020	53	3.2	16.5	71.7
2021	55	3.0	18.3	70.9
2022	78	3.4	22.9	n/a
2023	53	3.4	15.5	71.7
2024	70	4.5	15.5	100

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bleckley County Success Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$937 (10.6%)	$7,944 (89.4%)	$8,881
2018	$1,194 (11.9%)	$8,817 (88.1%)	$10,011
2019	$1,740 (13.8%)	$10,851 (86.2%)	$12,591

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bleckley County Success Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	49	53	8.2%
African American	13	20	53.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	32	28	12.5%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.9%	71.7%	22.2%

Schools Near Bleckley County Success Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)	Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bleckley County Success Academy	Public	6-12	140 Country Club Rd	Cochran	31014	Bleckley County	Bleckley County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 934-1685	70	5	15.5	100.0%	34 (48.6%)	31 (44.3%)	4 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	8	430^th of 458 public high schools	6.1%		10.5	413^th of 442 public high schools	6.6%	17	3.7	4.0	3.8	17.4	16.7	11.1	5.6	5.6	$12,591	$1,740	$10,851
Bleckley County High School	Public	9-12	1 Royal Dr	Cochran	31014	Bleckley County	Bleckley County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 934-6258	680	44	15.3	55.1%	467 (68.7%)	166 (24.4%)	26 (3.8%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.4%)	64.6	108^th of 458 public high schools	76.4%		68.6	84^th of 442 public high schools	81.0%	24	51.6	53.2	51.8	40.4					$9,166	$727	$8,439
Hawkinsville High School	Public	9-12	70 Red Devil Dr	Hawkinsville	31036	Pulaski County	Pulaski County	No	No	No	No	(478) 783-7210	420	24	17.6	56.2%	202 (48.1%)	159 (37.9%)	43 (10.2%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	41.5	234^th of 458 public high schools	48.9%		53.2	152^nd of 442 public high schools	65.6%	82	44.3	35.6	38.1	20.8					$9,631	$456	$9,175
Dodge County High School	Public	9-12	350 Pearl Bates Ave	Eastman	31023	Dodge County	Dodge County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 374-7711	820	54	15.2	60.7%	460 (56.1%)	274 (33.4%)	53 (6.5%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.2%)	38.4	249^th of 458 public high schools	45.6%		31.4	280^th of 442 public high schools	36.7%	31	31.5	21.9	39.6	37.6					$8,647	$767	$7,880
Cadwell RYDC	Public	6-12	2839 Railroad Ave	Cadwell	31009	Laurens County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 689-4750	19	5	3.8	84.2%	4 (21.1%)	14 (73.7%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		0.0
DAC (Dodge County Achievement Center)	Public	6-12	1400 Dr Martin Luther King Jr	Eastman	31023	Dodge County	Dodge County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 374-4756	52	1	52.0	61.5%	25 (48.1%)	21 (40.4%)	3 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)								(n/a)									$8,107	$356	$7,751
West Laurens High School	Public	9-12	3692 Ga Highway 257	Dexter	31019	Laurens County	Laurens County	No	No	No	No	(478) 875-1000	1,241	80	15.4	44.2%	800 (64.5%)	323 (26.0%)	61 (4.9%)	22 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (2.7%)	62.5	120^th of 458 public high schools	73.8%		72.4	68^th of 442 public high schools	84.6%	52	47.1	48.6	48.0	50.5					$8,320	$370	$7,950
Veterans High School	Public	9-12	340 Piney Grove Rd	Kathleen	31047	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	No	(478) 218-7537	1,937	100	19.4	41.0%	1,012 (52.2%)	586 (30.3%)	178 (9.2%)	42 (2.2%)	4 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	109 (5.6%)	79.8	50^th of 458 public high schools	89.1%		66.7	93^rd of 442 public high schools	79.0%	43	58.7	56.7	67.8	55.3					$8,383	$372	$8,012
Eastman Youth Development Campus	Public	5-12	176 Freaman Graham Blvd	Eastman	31023	Dodge County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 374-6910	34	7	4.8	91.2%	4 (11.8%)	27 (79.4%)	3 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Twiggs County High School	Public	9-12	375 Watson Dr	Jeffersonville	31044	Twiggs County	Twiggs County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 945-3112	228	23	9.9	72.8%	70 (30.7%)	147 (64.5%)	8 (3.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6.8	440^th of 458 public high schools	3.9%		13.4	386^th of 442 public high schools	12.7%	54	5.0	8.2	10.8	2.0					$15,677	$3,253	$12,424

Frequently Asked Questions about Bleckley County Success Academy

How many students attend Bleckley County Success Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 70 students attended Bleckley County Success Academy.

Is Bleckley County Success Academy a good school?

Bleckley County Success Academy ranks in the bottom 6.1% of Georgia high schools.

What district is Bleckley County Success Academy in?

Bleckley County

What is the racial makeup of Bleckley County Success Academy?

Students at Bleckley County Success Academy are 49% White, 44% African American, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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