Summary:
The city of Fitzgerald, Georgia is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. These schools are part of the Ben Hill County school district and serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the district.
Within this district, a few schools stand out in their performance. Ben Hill Elementary School has the highest performance on state assessments, with 44.5% of 4th graders proficient or better in mathematics in 2024-2025, compared to the district average of 39.7% and the state average of 49%. Ben Hill County Middle School also performs relatively well, with 40.3% of 8th graders proficient or better in mathematics in 2024-2025, on par with the district average but below the state average of 47%.
In contrast, Hurricane Transition Academy, a school serving grades 5-12, has the lowest performance on state assessments and the lowest SchoolDigger rating of 0 stars, suggesting the school may be facing unique challenges in supporting its students. Additionally, Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, from 256th out of 442 Georgia high schools in 2022-2023 to 360th out of 452 in 2024-2025, a trend that warrants further investigation.
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