Serving 552 students in grades 3-5, Ben Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ben Hill Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Fitzgerald, GA, encompassing approximately 253.9 square miles. Families in the zone can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 10 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 15.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ben Hill Elementary School's student population of 552 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
552 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ben Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Hill Elementary 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1256 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Ben Hill Elementary School is ranked #1256 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Ben Hill Elementary School?
552 students attend Ben Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ben Hill Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ben Hill Elementary School?
Ben Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ben Hill Elementary School offer ?
Ben Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ben Hill Elementary School part of?
Ben Hill Elementary School is part of Ben Hill County School District.
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