How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ben Hill County | Putnam County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fitzgerald, Georgia | Eatonton, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 3,003 | 2,978 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 12.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ben Hill County | Putnam County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,740 | $16,867 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.2% | 16.1% |
| State Revenue | 51.7% | 28.7% |
| Local Revenue | 24.1% | 55.3% |
Ben Hill County
Federal State Local
Putnam County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ben Hill County | Putnam County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.9% | 41.3% |
| African American | 43.0% | 35.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% | 18.1% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.9% | 99.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ben Hill County | Putnam County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 4 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 497:1 | 535.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.0% | 25.1% |
School Types
Ben Hill County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Putnam County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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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.