Ben Hill County Middle School

Ben Hill County
134 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
687 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Ben Hill County Middle School, located on JC Hunter Road in Fitzgerald, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Ben Hill County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for the transition from elementary education to high school. By focusing on core curriculum standards and providing opportunities for extracurricular engagement, the school seeks to build a strong foundation for its students’ future success.

The institution emphasizes community involvement and effective communication between educators, families, and students to ensure a supportive learning culture. Through its official website, the school provides access to essential resources, including district policies, academic calendars, and information on student services. As a vital part of the Fitzgerald community, Ben Hill County Middle School remains committed to the academic growth and personal development of its student body within a structured and collaborative educational setting.
687
Total Students
53.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    300 (43.7 %)
  • Black
    280 (40.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    80 (11.6 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (3.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Ben Hill County
Phone: (229)409-5578
Website: http://www.ben-hill.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 594
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 224
Grade 7 206
Grade 8 257
Gender Ratio