Turner County Specialty School
Turner County Specialty School serves 13 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Turner County Specialty School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Turner County Specialty School's student population of 13 students has declined by 90% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 13 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (17-18) | 4 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Turner County Specialty School is 0.26, 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) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 15% |
| Black | 85% | 37% |
| White | 15% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | <50% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 5% | 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 Specialty School is Turner County High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Turner County Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Turner County Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ashburn Turner County Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 615 students10
0.4 miles
705 Hudson Ave
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-2461 0.4 PK-5 615 - Ashburn Turner County High School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 353 students10
0.5 miles
316 Lamar St
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-4377 0.5 9-12 353 - Ashburn Turner County Middle School Math: 16% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 256 students10
0.5 miles
330 Gilmore St
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-4343 0.5 6-8 256 - Sylvester Worth County Achievement Center Math: <50% | Reading: PS% Grades: 9-12 | 34 students
15.9 miles
103 Eldridge St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 463-3056 15.9 9-12 34 - Sylvester Worth County High School Math: 24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 834 students10
16.0 miles
406 W King St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8625 16 9-12 834
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