Ben Hill County Middle School

Ben Hill County Middle School is a public middle school located in Fitzgerald, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 618 students. The school is part of the Ben Hill County School District, which is ranked 148 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having relatively small class sizes and comparable per-student spending to nearby schools, Ben Hill County Middle School has consistently underperformed the state average in academic assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 28.5% to 30.9%, compared to the state average of 39.8% to 41.3%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 24.1% to 40.3%, compared to the state average of 37.3% to 47%. Compared to the nearby Wilcox County Middle School and Irwin County Middle School, Ben Hill County Middle School's academic performance is significantly lower across most subject areas and grade levels.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.46% to 88.94% over the past few years, suggests that the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school. Addressing these socioeconomic challenges through targeted interventions and support may be crucial in improving student outcomes at Ben Hill County Middle School.