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#1518 of 2,268 schools in GA
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
High School · Ben Hill County · Fitzgerald, GA
A Ben Hill County high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
553 Ocilla Hwy, Fitzgerald, GA 31750
- Math 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Transition AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 1.4 | 5–12 | 2.8 mi | 79 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ben Hill County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is listed in Ben Hill County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is a public high school in Fitzgerald, GA, part of Ben Hill County, serving approximately 874 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,518 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
What grades does Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy serve?
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy?
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy has an enrollment of approximately 874 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy rank in GA?
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy ranks #1,518 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy a charter school?
No, Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy a Title I school?
No, Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy?
61.4% of students at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 874
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ben Hill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (229) 409-5530
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- 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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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