Ben Hill County School District
School District · Fitzgerald, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,740
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,740
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#126 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,740
+$1,612 vs Georgia median
District size
3,008 students
Typical than Georgia median
About Ben Hill County
Ben Hill County is a Fitzgerald, Georgia school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,008 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $15,740 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Ben Hill County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ben Hill Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Ben Hill County students show an average math proficiency of 23.5% and ELA proficiency of 21.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Ben Hill County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ben Hill County with test data.
Schools in Ben Hill County
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Fitzgerald
- Total Enrollment
- 3,008
- Teachers (FTE)
- 221
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ben Hill County?
Ben Hill County has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ben Hill County?
The average composite rating for Ben Hill County is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ben Hill County?
Ben Hill County spends $15,740 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ben Hill County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ben Hill County is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ben Hill County?
Ben Hill Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Ben Hill County with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Ben Hill County?
Across schools in Ben Hill County with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ben Hill County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Ben Hill County has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 21.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in GA
Compare Ben Hill County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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