Ben Hill County Primary School serves 815 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 815 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Attendance Zone: Ben Hill County Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Fitzgerald, GA, encompassing approximately 253.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.6 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 16.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ben Hill County Primary School's student population of 815 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
815 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ben Hill County Primary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
47%
36%
White
37%
34%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ben Hill County Primary School?
815 students attend Ben Hill County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ben Hill County Primary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ben Hill County Primary School?
Ben Hill County Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ben Hill County Primary School offer ?
Ben Hill County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ben Hill County Primary School part of?
Ben Hill County Primary School is part of Ben Hill County School District.
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