Top Rankings
Ben Hill County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,003 students in Ben Hill County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Ben Hill County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
3,003 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Ben Hill County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#174 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
366 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
18%
# Black Students
1,290 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
43%
36%
# White Students
1,227 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
41%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
110 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
200
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
247
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
198
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
219
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
175
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
188
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
179
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
224
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
258
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
262
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
240
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
221
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
186
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,573 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,577 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 55% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,573
$14,266
Spending / Student
$20,577
$13,395
Best Ben Hill County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hurricane Transition Academy
Magnet School
(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: 8-12
| 49 students
Rank: #22.
Ben Hill Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 542 students
Rank: #33.
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 861 students
Rank: #44.
Ben Hill County Middle School
Magnet 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
| 687 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ben Hill County Primary School
Magnet School
221 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5592
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5592
Grades: PK-2
| 864 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ben Hill County School District?
Ben Hill County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,003 students.
What is the rank of Ben Hill County School District?
Ben Hill County School District is ranked #173 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ben Hill County School District?
43% of Ben Hill County School District students are Black, 41% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ben Hill County School District?
Ben Hill County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Ben Hill County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,577 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 55% over four school years.
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