Serving 70 students in grades 6-12, Bleckley County Success Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bleckley County Success Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bleckley County Success Academy's student population of 70 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
70 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Bleckley County Success Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bleckley County Success Academy is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2107 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
19%

Black
44%
36%

White
49%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bleckley County Success Academy's ranking?
Bleckley County Success Academy is ranked #2107 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bleckley County Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Bleckley County Success Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bleckley County Success Academy?
70 students attend Bleckley County Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bleckley County Success Academy students are White, 44% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bleckley County Success Academy?
Bleckley County Success Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bleckley County Success Academy offer ?
Bleckley County Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Bleckley County Success Academy part of?
Bleckley County Success Academy is part of Bleckley County School District.
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