Ben Hill County Primary School serves 872 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 872 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ben Hill County Primary School's student population of 872 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
872 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ben Hill County Primary School is 0.64, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
44%
36%
White
39%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ben Hill County Primary School?
872 students attend Ben Hill County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ben Hill County Primary School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Hill County Primary School?
Ben Hill County Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ben Hill County Primary School offer ?
Ben Hill County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Ben Hill County Primary School part of?
Ben Hill County Primary School is part of Ben Hill County School District.
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