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Bleckley County Schools & Education

School Score

73/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,411

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,405

School Score

73/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 50/100

State Score Position

#13

of 159 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Bleckley County

Measured School Summary

Bleckley County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 73/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

At $7,411 per pupil, Bleckley County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 46% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Bleckley County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

73/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #13 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.

Completion

97.0%

8.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,411

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

5

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Bleckley County has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Bleckley County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Small-system county

Bleckley County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#13

of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 23 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Bleckley County

Elementary to high school visible

2,605 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 2Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Bleckley County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Bleckley County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Bleckley County, Georgia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

High Performance in a Small District

Bleckley County operates a compact system of 5 public schools that serve a total of 2,605 students. The district structure consists of two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. This small-scale infrastructure allows for a tightly integrated community where every student follows a similar academic path.

Consistency Through a Single District

All students in the county are served by the Bleckley County school district, which maintains no charter schools. This traditional public school model has proven highly effective, as evidenced by the county's elite graduation rates. The district manages all 2,605 students across its five specialized campuses.

Rural Focus and Individual Attention

Four out of the five schools in Bleckley County are in rural settings, fostering a quiet and focused learning atmosphere. The average school size is 521 students, ensuring that campuses remain manageable and community-oriented. Bleckley County Primary is the largest school with 766 students, while the Success Academy offers a tiny cohort of just 53 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

5

in Bleckley County

Reported Enrollment

2,605

5 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle1
High2
Other0

1 School District in Bleckley County

Bleckley County

5 schools
2,605 students enrolled

5 Public Schools in Bleckley County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 5 of 5 matching schools

Bleckley County Primary School

Bleckley County

Cochran, 31014 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary766 students

Bleckley County High School

Bleckley County

Cochran, 31014 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High671 students

Bleckley Middle School

Bleckley County

Cochran, 31014 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle561 students

Bleckley County Elementary School

Bleckley County

Cochran, 31014 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary554 students

Bleckley County Success Academy

Bleckley County

Cochran, 31014 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–12High53 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,411

State avg $7,405

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Georgia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Oconee County (98.0%), Bleckley County (97.0%), and Haralson County (97.0%) currently lead Georgia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Georgia?
Across Georgia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,405. The highest current county values are Towns County ($10,107), Burke County ($9,829), and Quitman County ($9,756). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Bleckley County?
Bleckley County has a school score of 73/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Bleckley County?
The high school graduation rate in Bleckley County is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Bleckley County spend per student?
Bleckley County spends $7,411 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Bleckley County, Georgia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Bleckley County, Georgia?

Bleckley County operates a compact system of 5 public schools that serve a total of 2,605 students. The district structure consists of two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. This small-scale infrastructure allows for a tightly integrated community where every student follows a similar academic path.

What are the major school districts in Bleckley County, Georgia?

All students in the county are served by the Bleckley County school district, which maintains no charter schools. This traditional public school model has proven highly effective, as evidenced by the county's elite graduation rates. The district manages all 2,605 students across its five specialized campuses.

What is the school experience like in Bleckley County?

Four out of the five schools in Bleckley County are in rural settings, fostering a quiet and focused learning atmosphere. The average school size is 521 students, ensuring that campuses remain manageable and community-oriented. Bleckley County Primary is the largest school with 766 students, while the Success Academy offers a tiny cohort of just 53 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.