How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ben Hill County Primary School | Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fitzgerald, GA | Fitzgerald, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 815 | 870 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 13.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.0% | 65.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ben Hill County Primary School | Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,289 | $22,289 |
| District | Ben Hill County | Ben Hill County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ben Hill County Primary School | Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.5% | 39.7% |
| African American | 46.6% | 43.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ben Hill County Primary School | Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 8 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 815:1 | 435:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.1% | 12.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 58 | 177 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.