How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ben Hill County | Forsyth County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fitzgerald, Georgia | Cumming, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 3,003 | 54,077 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 42 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 16.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ben Hill County | Forsyth County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,289 | $12,614 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.2% | 7.0% |
| State Revenue | 51.7% | 38.4% |
| Local Revenue | 24.1% | 54.6% |
Ben Hill County
Federal State Local
Forsyth County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ben Hill County | Forsyth County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.9% | 41.4% |
| African American | 43.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% | 14.3% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 35.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.5% | 11.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ben Hill County | Forsyth County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 205 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 8 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 499.2:1 | 484.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.2% | 17.5% |
School Types
Ben Hill County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Forsyth County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.