For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,134 students in Fitzgerald, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fitzgerald, GA are Hurricane Transition Academy, Ben Hill Elementary School and Ben Hill County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fitzgerald, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fitzgerald have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fitzgerald, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hurricane Transition Academy
(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: 5-12
| 79 students
Rank: #22.
Ben Hill Elementary 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
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Ben Hill County Middle 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
| 618 students
Rank: n/an/a
221 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5592
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5592
Grades: PK-2
| 872 students
Fitzgerald, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ben Hill County Alternative Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
400 W. Jessamine St.
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 426-5612
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 426-5612
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prek Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
405 North Longstreet St
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5598
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5598
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fitzgerald, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fitzgerald, GA include Hurricane Transition Academy, Ben Hill Elementary School and Ben Hill County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fitzgerald?
4 public elementary schools are located in Fitzgerald.
What is the racial composition of students in Fitzgerald?
Fitzgerald public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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