Turner County High School
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(229) 567-4377
Turner County High School serves 353 students in grades 9-12.
Turner County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Turner County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Turner County High School's student population of 353 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 353 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Turner County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Turner County High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2073 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 15% |
| Black | 62% | 37% |
| White | 26% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Turner County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Turner County Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ashburn Turner County Middle School Math: 16% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 256 students10
0.0 miles
330 Gilmore St
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-4343 0 6-8 256 - Ashburn Turner County Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 615 students10
0.2 miles
705 Hudson Ave
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-2461 0.2 PK-5 615 - Ashburn Turner County Specialty School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: PS% Grades: 7-12 | 13 students
0.5 miles
316 Lamar St
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-3412 0.5 7-12 13 - Sylvester Worth County Achievement Center Math: <50% | Reading: PS% Grades: 9-12 | 34 students
16.1 miles
103 Eldridge St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 463-3056 16.1 9-12 34 - Sylvester Worth County High School Math: 24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 834 students10
16.2 miles
406 W King St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8625 16.2 9-12 834
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