For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,134 students in Fitzgerald, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fitzgerald, GA are Hurricane Transition Academy, Ben Hill Elementary School and Ben Hill County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fitzgerald, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fitzgerald have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fitzgerald, GA (2026)
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 Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
328 Lobinger Ave
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5586
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5586
Gr: 3-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
221 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5592
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5592
Gr: PK-2 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Fitzgerald, Georgia Public 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 elementary schools in Fitzgerald, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fitzgerald, GA include Hurricane Transition Academy, Ben Hill Elementary School and Ben Hill County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fitzgerald?
4 public elementary schools are located in Fitzgerald.
What is the racial composition of students in Fitzgerald?
Fitzgerald public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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