For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,008 students in Ben Hill County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Ben Hill County, GA are Ben Hill Elementary School, Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy and Ben Hill County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ben Hill County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Ben Hill County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ben Hill County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben Hill Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
328 Lobinger Ave
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5586
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5586
Gr: 3-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
553 Ocilla Hwy
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5530
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5530
Gr: 9-12 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Ben Hill County Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5578
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5578
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
221 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5592
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5592
Gr: PK-2 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ben Hill County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ben Hill County, GA include Ben Hill Elementary School, Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy and Ben Hill County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ben Hill County?
5 public schools are located in Ben Hill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ben Hill County?
Ben Hill County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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