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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 Facts (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
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Last Day of School
Sat. May 23, 2026
School Motto
Inspiring and Empowering Students for Lifelong Success

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
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
23%
36%
White
68%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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Date
Fall Break - NO SCHOOL
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
Half Day for Students - Last Day of School
May 22, 2026 (Friday)

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Quick Facts (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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