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Ben Hill County Middle School

Ben Hill County · Ben Hill County · 134 Jc Hunter Rd, Fitzgerald, GA 31750.0

(229)409-5578

3/10
#329
Rank 329 out of 462
Top 71%
English Language Arts4/10 · #306 · 34th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #390 · 16th percentile
Science7/10 · #128 · 69th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ben Hill County Middle School sits in Fitzgerald, a small south Georgia town known for its unusual claim to fame as the only city in the U.S. founded as a colony for both Union and Confederate veterans — giving it a quirky, tight-knit character you don't find everywhere. The school shows some real strength in science, even if math and English scores have room to grow, and families in this rural community tend to value the close relationships that come with a smaller-town school environment. For families rooted in Fitzgerald or relocating to Ben Hill County, this is a school where staff tend to know students by name, and the surrounding community has a genuine small-town pride that carries into the school culture.

Student Demographics

589 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
251 (43%)
White
243 (41%)
Hispanic
77 (13%)
Multiple Races
15 (3%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners17 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged589 (100%)
Students with Disabilities88 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,190
Enrollment
46.02
Teachers (FTE)
25.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.95
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #419 · 6th percentile

3 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Georgia.