For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 697 students in Ben Hill County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ben Hill County, GA are Hurricane Transition Academy and Ben Hill County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ben Hill County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Ben Hill County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Ben Hill County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hurricane Transition Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 West Cypress St
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5585
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5585
Gr: 5-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Ben Hill County Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5578
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5578
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Ben Hill County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ben Hill County Alternative Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
400 W. Jessamine St.
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 426-5612
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 426-5612
Prek Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
405 North Longstreet St
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5598
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5598
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ben Hill County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ben Hill County, GA include Hurricane Transition Academy and Ben Hill County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ben Hill County?
2 public middle schools are located in Ben Hill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ben Hill County?
Ben Hill County public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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