Ben Hill County Middle School vs Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Hill County Middle School
Fitzgerald · Public middle · Grades 6–8
594 students
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
Fitzgerald · Public high · Grades 9–12
870 students
| Measure | Ben Hill County Middle School Fitzgerald, Georgia | Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy Fitzgerald, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 482 | #388 of 431 |
| National rank | #13781 of 15,369 | #16223 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 594 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| city | Fitzgerald | Fitzgerald |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Hill County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 13.9).
- •Ben Hill County Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Ben Hill County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 7.5%).
- •Ben Hill County Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.1).
- •Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is the larger school with 870 students compared with 594.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ben Hill County Middle School better than Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Hill County Middle School ranks higher (19.9 vs 13.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ben Hill County Middle School and Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Fitzgerald and Fitzgerald in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Hill County Middle School: 594. Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Hill County Middle School and Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy rank in Georgia?
Ben Hill County Middle School is 390th of 482 and Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is 388th of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).