Below Average
#1865 of 2,268 schools in GA
Based on limited data
Ben Hill County Primary School
Elementary School · Ben Hill County · Fitzgerald, GA
An elementary school in Fitzgerald, GA serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
221 Jc Hunter Rd, Fitzgerald, GA 31750
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on GA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ben Hill County Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,766/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fitzgerald), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,564
Median home value
$118,000
Median rent
$706/mo
College educated
13%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
24.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31750; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ben Hill County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,740NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ben Hill County Primary School is listed in Ben Hill County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ben Hill County Primary School
Ben Hill County Primary School is a public elementary school in Fitzgerald, GA, part of Ben Hill County, serving approximately 872 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,865 of 2,268 schools in GA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ben Hill County Primary School
What grades does Ben Hill County Primary School serve?
Ben Hill County Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Ben Hill County Primary School?
Ben Hill County Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 872 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Hill County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Hill County Primary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ben Hill County Primary School rank in GA?
Ben Hill County Primary School ranks #1,865 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Ben Hill County Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ben Hill County Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ben Hill County Primary School a charter school?
No, Ben Hill County Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ben Hill County Primary School a Title I school?
No, Ben Hill County Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ben Hill County Primary School?
87.0% of students at Ben Hill County Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 872
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ben Hill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (229) 409-5592
- Area population (ZIP 31750)
- 18,582
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31750; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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