Summary:
The Ben Hill County school district in Georgia is home to two elementary schools: Ben Hill County Primary School and Ben Hill Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Ben Hill County School District, which is ranked 153rd out of 203 districts in the state.
While both schools face challenges related to their high rates of economically disadvantaged students, with around 89% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, they have shown some notable differences in their performance. Ben Hill Elementary School has demonstrated improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 884th out of 1,244 Georgia elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 616th out of 1,248 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics are higher than the state averages in 3rd and 4th grades, suggesting a relative strength in this subject area.
In contrast, Ben Hill County Primary School has a higher spending per student at $11,745 compared to $8,656 at Ben Hill Elementary School. However, the primary school has a higher student-teacher ratio of 15.1 students per teacher, while the elementary school has a lower ratio of 11.1 students per teacher, which may contribute to better learning environments and more individualized attention for students.
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