For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 953 students in Fitzgerald, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Fitzgerald, GA are Hurricane Transition Academy and Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fitzgerald, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Fitzgerald have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Fitzgerald, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fitzgerald, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 5-12
| 79 students
Rank: #22.
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
553 Ocilla Hwy
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5530
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5530
Grades: 9-12
| 874 students
Fitzgerald, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prek Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
405 North Longstreet St
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5598
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5598
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fitzgerald, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Fitzgerald, GA include Hurricane Transition Academy and Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Fitzgerald?
2 public high schools are located in Fitzgerald.
What is the racial composition of students in Fitzgerald?
Fitzgerald public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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