Ben Hill County Schools & Education
Ben Hill County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
86.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,396
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#81
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ben Hill County
Measured School Summary
Ben Hill County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.0%.
Funding Context
Ben Hill County spends $8,396 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ben Hill County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #81 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
86.0%
2.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,396
$991 above the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Ben Hill County has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Ben Hill County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Ben Hill County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#81
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Ben Hill County
Elementary to high school visible
3,003 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Ben Hill County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Ben Hill County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Ben Hill County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Consolidated Rural Education Infrastructure
Ben Hill County operates a focused educational network of 5 public schools serving 3,003 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, all managed by a single unified district. This centralized system provides a streamlined pathway for the county's student population from primary years through graduation.
Ben Hill County District at a Glance
The Ben Hill County school district manages all 3,003 public school students in the area. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, meaning traditional public education remains the primary choice for local families. The district focuses its resources on a single, coherent academic track for all residents.
Rural Roots and Town Center Schools
Schools here are split between rural and town settings, with an average enrollment of 601 students per campus. Ben Hill County Primary School is the largest facility with 864 students, providing a busy start for young learners. In contrast, the Hurricane Transition Academy offers a much more intimate environment with just 49 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Ben Hill County
Reported Enrollment
3,003
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Ben Hill County
Ben Hill County
5 Public Schools in Ben Hill County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Hill County Primary School | Record | Ben Hill County | Fitzgerald, 31750Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 864 |
| Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy | Record | Ben Hill County | Fitzgerald, 31750Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 861 |
| Ben Hill County Middle School | Record | Ben Hill County | Fitzgerald, 31750Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 687 |
| Ben Hill Elementary School | Record | Ben Hill County | Fitzgerald, 31750Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 542 |
| Hurricane Transition Academy | Record | Ben Hill County | Fitzgerald, 31750Town: Remote | 8–12 | High | 49 |
Ben Hill County Primary School
Ben Hill County
Fitzgerald, 31750 / Rural: Fringe
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
Ben Hill County
Fitzgerald, 31750 / Rural: Fringe
Ben Hill County Middle School
Ben Hill County
Fitzgerald, 31750 / Rural: Fringe
Ben Hill Elementary School
Ben Hill County
Fitzgerald, 31750 / Town: Remote
Hurricane Transition Academy
Ben Hill County
Fitzgerald, 31750 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,396
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Ben Hill County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Ben Hill County, Georgia?
Ben Hill County operates a focused educational network of 5 public schools serving 3,003 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, all managed by a single unified district. This centralized system provides a streamlined pathway for the county's student population from primary years through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Ben Hill County, Georgia?
The Ben Hill County school district manages all 3,003 public school students in the area. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, meaning traditional public education remains the primary choice for local families. The district focuses its resources on a single, coherent academic track for all residents.
What is the school experience like in Ben Hill County?
Schools here are split between rural and town settings, with an average enrollment of 601 students per campus. Ben Hill County Primary School is the largest facility with 864 students, providing a busy start for young learners. In contrast, the Hurricane Transition Academy offers a much more intimate environment with just 49 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.