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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%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,066 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 19% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
3,066 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
224 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Ben Hill County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#173 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
383 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
18%
# Black Students
1,323 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
43%
36%
# White Students
1,243 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
41%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
106 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
214
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
248
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
233
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
191
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
190
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
185
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
233
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
201
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
250
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
238
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
271
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
247
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
182
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
183
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,191 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,155 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 52% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,191
$14,333
Spending / Student
$20,155
$13,458
Best Ben Hill County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ben Hill Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
328 Lobinger Ave
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5586
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5586
Grades: 3-5
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Ben Hill County Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
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: #33.
Fitzgerald High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Cypress St
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5530
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5530
Grades: 9-12
| 838 students
Rank: n/an/a
221 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5592
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5592
Grades: PK-2
| 886 students
Rank: n/an/a
406 West Swainee Street
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5510
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5510
Grades: 8-12
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ben Hill County School District?
Ben Hill County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,066 students.
What is the rank of Ben Hill County School District?
Ben Hill County School District is ranked #171 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (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, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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 14:1, 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 $20,155 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 52% over four school years.
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