For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,008 students in 31750, GA.
The top ranked public schools in 31750, GA are Hurricane Transition Academy, Ben Hill Elementary School 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.
Public schools in zipcode 31750 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31750, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31750, GA Public Schools (2025)
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.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
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%
31750, 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 schools in 31750, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 31750, GA include Hurricane Transition Academy, Ben Hill Elementary School and Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy.
How many public schools are located in 31750?
5 public schools are located in 31750.
What is the racial composition of students in 31750?
31750 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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