Empire: Schools & Education
Empire is served by 5 public schools. Bleckley County Primary School is the largest at 766 students (grades -1-2). Total enrollment: 2,605 students.
- ~61 residents per school (vs Georgia ~772).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 61 residents per school. 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (5)
| School Districts · Districts | Bleckley County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1300440 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,605 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 175 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,569 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 60.2% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Central Georgia Technical College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 22.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Central Georgia Technical College |
| Nearest College · City | Warner Robins |
| Nearest College · Phone | (478) 757-3400 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 22.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 3 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | TESSIE W. NORRIS /COCHRAN-BLECKLEY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (478) 934-2904 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 103 N.THIRD STREET, COCHRAN GA 31014 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.7 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 13.6% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12