For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 953 students in Ben Hill County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Ben Hill County, GA is Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ben Hill County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Ben Hill County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Ben Hill County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ben Hill County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ben Hill County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ben Hill County, GA include Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Ben Hill County?
2 public high schools are located in Ben Hill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ben Hill County?
Ben Hill County public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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