For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,137 students in Turner County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Turner County, GA are Turner County Elementary School, Turner County Middle School and Turner County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Turner County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Turner County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Turner County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turner County Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 Hudson Ave
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-2461
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-2461
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Turner County Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
316 Lamar Street
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-4343
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-4343
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Turner County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
316 Lamar St
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-4377
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-4377
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Turner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Turner County Specialty School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
316 Lamar St
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-3412
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-3412
Gr: 6-11 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Turner County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Turner County, GA include Turner County Elementary School, Turner County Middle School and Turner County High School.
How many public schools are located in Turner County?
3 public schools are located in Turner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Turner County?
Turner County public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Turner County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Turner County include: Turner County Elementary School vs. Turner County High School, Turner County High School vs. Turner County Elementary School
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