Summary:
There is only one middle school located in Ben Hill County, Georgia - Ben Hill County Middle School. This public school serves grades 6-8 and has a total enrollment of 687 students.
Ben Hill County Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance has declined over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 411 out of 577 Georgia middle schools in 2022-2023 to 351 out of 588 in 2023-2024. The school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 88.94% in 2022-2023, and its per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $9,326, slightly above the state average.
Despite the school's relatively small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9, it has struggled to provide a high-quality education to its students. Addressing the school's academic challenges will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that addresses its resource allocation, targeted interventions, and the unique needs of its student population.
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