Reports from the Georgia Department of Education showed that Bleckley County Primary School enrolled 43 multiracial students in the 2024-25 school year, marking a 10.3% increase compared with the prior year.
The school’s overall enrollment in 2024-25 was 549 students. Multiracial students represented 8% of those enrolled, making them the third-largest demographic group on campus.
Bleckley County Primary School is part of the Bleckley County School District, with its central office located in Cochran.
Within the five schools in the district, Bleckley County Primary School had the largest number of multiracial students in 2024-25, enrolling 43.
Georgia public schools enrolled over 1.7 million students, according to the Fiscal Year 2026-1 report from the Georgia Department of Education. Elementary grades accounted for the most students at 787,206 (45.9%), with middle school enrolling 388,733 (22.7%) and high school enrolling 539,092 (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism persists as a significant problem in Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, per the Georgia Department of Education. To address this concern, the state has introduced new strategies including a real-time attendance dashboard, a statewide information campaign, and targeted resources for districts with the greatest needs.
In 2025, a law updating Georgia’s school attendance policies was passed, prohibiting the expulsion of students solely based on absenteeism. The legislation establishes new reporting rules and supports programs offering alternative diploma options.
By 2026, Georgia maintained an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which is lower than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 534 | 16 | 3% |
| 2011-12 | 537 | 21 | 4% |
| 2012-13 | 551 | 16 | 3% |
| 2013-14 | 574 | 11 | 2% |
| 2014-15 | 606 | 18 | 3% |
| 2015-16 | 595 | 17 | 3% |
| 2016-17 | 578 | 17 | 3% |
| 2017-18 | 577 | 23 | 4% |
| 2018-19 | 576 | 23 | 4% |
| 2019-20 | 591 | 23 | 4% |
| 2020-21 | 596 | 17 | 3% |
| 2021-22 | 606 | 24 | 4% |
| 2022-23 | 608 | 24 | 4% |
| 2023-24 | 570 | 39 | 7% |
| 2024-25 | 549 | 43 | 8% |
