Enrollment
870
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fitzgerald, GA
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130036000931
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Fitzgerald · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Fitzgerald, GA.
School address
District: Ben Hill County · Georgia
NCES ID 130036000931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Fitzgerald, Georgia, enrolling 870 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.2% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 870 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 297 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and White (40%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 24.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 255 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 870 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Ben Hill County also operates Ben Hill County Primary School (815 students) and Ben Hill County Middle School (594 students) alongside Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy compares
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 7% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Georgia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,371
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 43.1%
White 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ben Hill County, which includes Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy.
$14,371
Per student
+4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 51.7%
Federal 24.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Hill County Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben Hill County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hurricane Transition Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy'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
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~870 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
How many students attend Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy?
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy has 870 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fitzgerald, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy?
65.2% of students at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is African American at 43.1% of enrollment, in Fitzgerald, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy?
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy rank among public schools in Fitzgerald?
By Resource Investment Index, Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy ranks #1 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.
Is Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy a good school?
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ben Hill County?
Besides Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy, Ben Hill County also operates Ben Hill County Primary School (815 students), Ben Hill County Middle School (594 students), and Ben Hill Elementary School (552 students). See the Ben Hill County district page for the complete list.
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