For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,943 students in Cochran, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cochran, GA are Bleckley County Elementary School, Bleckley Middle School and Bleckley County Success Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cochran, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cochran have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cochran, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bleckley County Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
470 Ga Highway 26 E
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-3600
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-3600
Grades: 3-5
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
Bleckley Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
590 Ga Highway 26 E
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-7270
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-7270
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Bleckley County Success Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Country Club Rd
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-1685
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-1685
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
242 East Dykes St
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-2280
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-2280
Grades: PK-2
| 744 students
Cochran, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bleckley County Learning Center Facility (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
909 N.e Dykes St
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-2821
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-2821
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1069 Red Dog Farm Rd
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-0901
Cochran, GA 31014
(478) 934-0901
Grades: 9-11
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cochran, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cochran, GA include Bleckley County Elementary School, Bleckley Middle School and Bleckley County Success Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cochran?
4 public elementary schools are located in Cochran.
What is the racial composition of students in Cochran?
Cochran public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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