Turner County High School
Tel:
(229)567-4377
- Turner County High School serves 373 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Turner County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Turner County High School's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 373 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Turner County High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Turner County High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1869 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 58% | 37% |
| White | 33% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Turner County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Turner County High School is Turner County Specialty School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Turner County Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Turner County Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ashburn Turner County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 271 students
0.0 miles
316 Lamar St
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229)567-4343 0.0 6-8 271 - Ashburn Turner County Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 597 students
0.2 miles
705 Hudson Ave
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229)567-2461 0.2 K-5 597 - Ashburn Turner County Specialty School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 114 students
0.5 miles
330 Gilmore St
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229)567-3412 0.5 6-12 114 - Sylvester Worth County Achievement Center Grades: 6-12 | 29 students
16.1 miles
103 Eldridge St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229)463-3056 16.1 6-12 29 - Sylvester Worth County High School Grades: 9-12 | 919 students
16.2 miles
406 W King St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229)776-8625 16.2 9-12 919
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