Public School System
The Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County School System prides itself on its state-of-the-art buildings and classrooms and the exceptional instruction it provides to its students. The county's 3,700+ students receive a comprehensive education in grades P-12, with emphasis on reading/literacy in the primary and elementary grades. The K-5 schools are scheduled on a parallel block format, which means that each student remains with their homeroom teacher for math and language arts and then joins a larger group for classes like social studies. The middle school operates on a true middle school plan. Students are placed in one of three teams, and each team has four teachers who teach the academic subjects. For the rest of their classes, students may choose from a wide variety of exploratory courses. Fitzgerald High School is a comprehensive high school that stresses a strong academic foundation. It also has an array of vocational courses for which students may receive credit at East Central Technical College and several colleges in our area. The Ben Hill County Schools strive to meet the needs of the individual and to ensure the best education possible for all of our students.

Dr. John Key
Superintendent
http://www.ben-hill.k12.ga.us