Fitzgerald High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

553 Ocilla Hwy, Fitzgerald, GA

Ben Hill County Schools

3.5

4.0

874 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Dawn Clements

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Average SAT Score
1040

Average ACT Score
20

Math Proficiency
16%

Reading Proficiency
27%

Average GPA
3.47

Graduation Rate
92%

Academics

B-

Teachers

C+

College Prep

C+

Administration

Resources/Facilities

C+

Clubs and Activities

B+

Sports

B-

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.47

Reading Proficiency

27%

Math Proficiency

16%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

7.9%

College Prep

Average SAT

1040

Math

510

Verbal

530

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

21.1%

AP Math Enrollment

Very Low

AP Science Enrollment

Very Low

Other AP Enrollment

Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Equity

College Readiness

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

398:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.3%

Female

49.7%

Black

43.9%

White

37%

Hispanic

15.1%

Two or more races

3.3%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Georgia Southern University 161 Students

University of Georgia 146 Students

Valdosta State University 140 Students

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 118 Students

Mercer University 84 Students

Georgia State University 78 Students

Columbus State University 63 Students

Kennesaw State University 52 Students

Albany State University 52 Students

Emory University 51 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Nursing 59 Students

Business 55 Students

Biology 53 Students

Psychology 24 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students

Accounting 16 Students

Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 16 Students

Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 16 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students

Education 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Alum

7/10/2024

My time at FHS was great, I always had the help I needed and more support than I ever asked for. They supply students with everything they need and most wants they just have to work for it if they really want it. All staff is there for the students I couldn't have asked for a better high school experience. I love FHS!!

3.0 Senior

4/9/2024

Our theater department is awesome and I've enjoyed it thoroughly. Some teachers care, some don't. Some coaches care, some don't. I would like to see a friendlier climate and a greater culture of acceptance.

4.0 Senior

10/23/2023

My experience at Fitzgerald High School has been a good experience. The teachers are amazing and are really passionate about their students. I have had so many teachers that have made an impact on me due to them actually caring and helping me when I was struggling. One of the best parts of my experience at Fitzgerald High School would definitely have to be the teachers and my counselor. My counselor has really helped me get everything I need to graduate and make sure I succeed during my high school years. Another thing that I thought was the best part of my experience would be being on the Auxiliary team. They really did bring me out of my shell a bit and help learn that trying new things isn't bad after all. I think the worst part of my experience would honestly be how shy I was and not enjoying my high school years. The school really would try and let us have fun but I was the type to not like those things. I would change how welcoming the students and some teachers could be.

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5.0 teacher

3/11/2025

Great school with a great principal. I highly recommend everyone

5.0 parent

7/12/2012

This school I like very much and the teachers work very hard to make sure that students are successful.

5.0 parent

12/14/2007

1.0 student

8/30/2007

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Georgia Ben Hill County Fitzgerald 31750

Fitzgerald High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fitzgerald, GA and is served by the Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 874 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Fitzgerald High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bowens Mill Christian Center, Tiftarea Academy, Grace Baptist, and more. Learn more about what Fitzgerald has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fitzgerald High School.

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