Summary:
Zip code 31014, serving the Cochran, Georgia area, is home to two high schools within the Bleckley County School District: Bleckley County High School, a traditional 9-12 school with 680 students, and Bleckley County Success Academy, an alternative 6-12 school with 83 students focused on credit recovery and at-risk support.
Bleckley County High School is the clear academic leader, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 27% of Georgia high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.6% far exceeds the state average of 87.2%, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 10.7% is well below the state's 17.7%. The school also outperforms state averages in Algebra I (62% vs. 48.1% proficient) and Biology (60.8% vs. 47.2%). In contrast, Bleckley County Success Academy holds a 0-star rating, ranking in the bottom 2% of Georgia high schools. While its 91.7% graduation rate remains above the state average, it shows 0% proficiency in U.S. History, Biology, and Algebra I, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% is more than double that of the traditional high school.
Both schools struggle with U.S. History, where even the high-performing Bleckley County High School shows only 14.9% proficiency—a dramatic drop from 41.1% the prior year—while the Success Academy shows 0%. Notably, the Success Academy spends slightly more per student ($13,130 vs. $12,699) yet achieves far weaker outcomes, and its state ranking has declined steadily from 413th to 442nd over three years. The district's overall 4-star rating is largely driven by the traditional high school's success, masking significant intra-district disparities. For parents, Bleckley County High School offers strong academics and engagement, while the Success Academy serves a higher-need population (100% free/reduced lunch) and would benefit from targeted interventions around attendance and foundational skills.
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