Bleckley Middle School

Bleckley County
590 Ga Highway 26 E
Cochran, GA 31014
550 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bleckley Middle School, located in Cochran, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Bleckley County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school offers a curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school. The faculty emphasizes a supportive environment, focusing not only on core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies but also on integrating technology and extracurricular opportunities to engage students in a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond the classroom, Bleckley Middle School plays an active role in the local community, promoting values of citizenship, responsibility, and school spirit. The school leverages its location in Cochran to maintain strong ties with families and community partners, ensuring that students have access to various athletic, artistic, and academic enrichment programs. By prioritizing student-centered learning and maintaining high behavioral and academic expectations, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to succeed in their future educational and career endeavors.
550
Total Students
42.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    371 (67.5%)
  • Black
    125 (22.7%)
  • Hispanic
    27 (4.9%)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.6%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bleckley County
Phone: (478)934-7270
Website: http://www.bleckleyschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 469
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 6 192
Grade 7 170
Grade 8 188
Gender Ratio