For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,008 students in Ben Hill County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Ben Hill County, GA are Hurricane Transition Academy, Ben Hill Elementary School and Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ben Hill County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Ben Hill County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ben Hill County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hurricane Transition Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 West Cypress St
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5585
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5585
Grades: 5-12
| 79 students
Rank: #22.
Ben Hill Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
328 Lobinger Ave
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5586
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5586
Grades: 3-5
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
553 Ocilla Hwy
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5530
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5530
Grades: 9-12
| 874 students
Rank: #44.
Ben Hill County Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5578
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5578
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: n/an/a
221 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5592
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5592
Grades: PK-2
| 872 students
Ben Hill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ben Hill County Alternative Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
400 W. Jessamine St.
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 426-5612
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 426-5612
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prek Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
405 North Longstreet St
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5598
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5598
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ben Hill County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Ben Hill County, GA include Hurricane Transition Academy, Ben Hill Elementary School and Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy.
How many public schools are located in Ben Hill County?
5 public schools are located in Ben Hill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ben Hill County?
Ben Hill County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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