Bleckley County High School

Bleckley County
1 Royal Dr
Cochran, GA 31014
671 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Bleckley County High School, located in Cochran, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bleckley County School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education. As a centerpiece of the local community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous curriculum standards with the development of student character and responsibility.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Bleckley County High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives. These activities are designed to foster school spirit, teamwork, and leadership skills among the student body. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to their community and beyond.
671
Total Students
45.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    464 (69.2 %)
  • Black
    162 (24.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (2.8 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bleckley County
Phone: (478)934-6258
Website: http://www.bleckley.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 480
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 183
Grade 10 175
Grade 11 159
Grade 12 154
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bleckley County Success Academy
Bleckley County
53 Students
140 Country Club Rd
Cochran, GA 31014 (0.8 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th