For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,831 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 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
2,831 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ben Hill County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#167 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
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
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
12%
20%
% Black
43%
36%
% White
41%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,702 is higher than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 60% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,828 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 65% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,702
$14,327
Spending / Student
$21,828
$13,452
Best Ben Hill County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben Hill Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
328 Lobinger Ave
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5586
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5586
Gr: 3-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
553 Ocilla Hwy
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5530
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5530
Gr: 9-12 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Ben Hill County Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5578
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5578
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
221 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5592
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5592
Gr: PK-2 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ben Hill County School District?
Ben Hill County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,831 students.
What is the rank of Ben Hill County School District?
Ben Hill County School District is ranked #166 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
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 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Ben Hill County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,828 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 65% over four school years.
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