Bleckley County Primary School

242 East Dykes St
Cochran, GA 31014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bleckley County Primary School serves 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bleckley County Primary School's student population of 744 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
744 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bleckley County Primary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bleckley County Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bleckley County Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bleckley County Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
68%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bleckley County Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bleckley County Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Bleckley County Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bleckley County Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bleckley County Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Bleckley County Primary School often compared to?
Bleckley County Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David A. Perdue Primary, Kings Chapel Elementary School, Pulaski County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bleckley County Primary School?
744 students attend Bleckley County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bleckley County Primary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bleckley County Primary School?
Bleckley County Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bleckley County Primary School offer ?
Bleckley County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Bleckley County Primary School part of?
Bleckley County Primary School is part of Bleckley County School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April 04, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day of School - 1/2 Day - Dismiss at 11:30
May 23, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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