Bleckley Middle School vs Sumter County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 90 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bleckley Middle School
Cochran · Public middle · Grades 6–8
550 students
Sumter County Middle School
Americus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
549 students
| Measure | Bleckley Middle School Cochran, Georgia | Sumter County Middle School Americus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 482 | #396 of 482 |
| National rank | #6004 of 15,369 | #13870 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 550 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 24% |
| city | Cochran | Americus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bleckley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 19.5).
- •Bleckley Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 24%).
- •Bleckley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 23%).
- •Bleckley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 100%).
- •Sumter County Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.1).
- •Bleckley Middle School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 549.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bleckley Middle School better than Sumter County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bleckley Middle School ranks higher (57.5 vs 19.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bleckley Middle School and Sumter County Middle School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Cochran and Americus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bleckley Middle School: 550. Sumter County Middle School: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bleckley Middle School and Sumter County Middle School rank in Georgia?
Bleckley Middle School is 114th of 482 and Sumter County Middle School is 396th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).