- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fitzgerald, GA
Ben Hill County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ben Hill County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130036002149
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Hill County Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Fitzgerald · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Hill County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Hill County Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Fitzgerald, GA.
School address
District: Ben Hill County · Georgia
NCES ID 130036002149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Ben Hill County Middle School shrank from 687 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.1 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 130036002149 · Fitzgerald, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 11.2:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy (870 students)
Ben Hill County Middle School shrank from 687 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 53.1 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ben Hill County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fitzgerald Hig
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
870 students
- Ben Hill Count
Ben Hill County Primary School
815 students
- This school
Ben Hill County Middle School
594 students
- Ben Hill Eleme
Ben Hill Elementary School
552 students
- Hurricane Tran 49
Hurricane Transition Academy
49 students
What this shows Ben Hill County Middle School reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Hill County Middle School compares
Ben Hill County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 46% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 12% in Georgia - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
199
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 34 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 42.3%
White 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Ben Hill County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ben Hill County reports $15,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben Hill County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ben Hill County Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ben Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hurricane Transition Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Hill County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Hill County Middle School
How many students attend Ben Hill County Middle School?
Ben Hill County Middle School has 594 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fitzgerald, GA. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Hill County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Hill County Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ben Hill County Middle School?
88.9% of students at Ben Hill County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Hill County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ben Hill County Middle School is African American at 42.3% of enrollment, in Fitzgerald, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Hill County Middle School?
Ben Hill County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ben Hill County Middle School rank among public schools in Fitzgerald?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Hill County Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Fitzgerald, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fitzgerald on the city page.
What other schools are in Ben Hill County?
Besides Ben Hill County Middle School, Ben Hill County also operates Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy (870 students), Ben Hill County Primary School (815 students), and Ben Hill Elementary School (552 students). See the Ben Hill County district page for the complete list.