Cochrane began in 1885 as a settlement along the railroad and was initially named St. Petersburg.

After a railroad conductor was injured in the town, it was renamed Cochrane in his honor.

39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The school's athletic teams, the Pirates, compete in the Dairyland Conference.

The Pirates have won six consecutive girls' volleyball conference championships, from 2009 to 2013 with the seasons of 2011, 2012 and 2013 all being undefeated in the Dairyland.

The girls' softball team has won four consecutive conference championships, from 2009 to 2012.

In March 2014, the C-FC Pirates' made their first state appearance for Division 5 Boys at the Kohl Center, in Madison, Wisconsin.