High Schools in Ben Hill County

Ben Hill County, Georgia is home to two high schools: Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy and Hurricane Transition Academy. The data analysis reveals a significant performance gap between the two schools, with Fitzgerald High consistently outperforming the county and state averages on standardized tests, while Hurricane Transition Academy struggled with low test scores and a 0.0% four-year graduation rate.

Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy appears to be the stronger performing school, with a 93.9% four-year graduation rate and better test scores across various subjects compared to the county and state averages. In contrast, Hurricane Transition Academy had a 0.0% four-year graduation rate, indicating significant room for improvement. Both schools serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, with over 65% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The data also reveals differences in resource allocation, with Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy having a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.7 compared to 16.3 at Hurricane Transition Academy. This suggests that factors such as staffing and resource distribution may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools in Ben Hill County.