Serving 79 students in grades 5-12, Hurricane Transition Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hurricane Transition Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hurricane Transition Academy's student population of 79 students has grown by 192% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Hurricane Transition Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hurricane Transition Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1199 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
58%
36%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hurricane Transition Academy's ranking?
Hurricane Transition Academy is ranked #1199 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hurricane Transition Academy?
The graduation rate of Hurricane Transition Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hurricane Transition Academy?
79 students attend Hurricane Transition Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hurricane Transition Academy students are Black, 32% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hurricane Transition Academy?
Hurricane Transition Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hurricane Transition Academy offer ?
Hurricane Transition Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hurricane Transition Academy part of?
Hurricane Transition Academy is part of Ben Hill County School District.
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