TURNER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Turner County High School is a public high school that is part of the Turner County school district, located in Ashburn, GA with about 353 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Turner County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Turner County High School, located at 316 Lamar St in Ashburn, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Turner County School District. As a rural public school, it functions as a central pillar of the Ashburn community, dedicated to fostering academic growth and career readiness for its student body. The school offers a standard high school curriculum supplemented by extracurricular activities, sports programs, and vocational pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the local workforce.
The school is characterized by its commitment to community-oriented education, aiming to provide a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of a small-town student population. By focusing on fundamental academic standards and student engagement, Turner County High School strives to equip its graduates with the essential skills, character, and knowledge required to succeed after high school. It plays a vital role in the region's educational landscape by maintaining local traditions while adapting to modern pedagogical expectations.
For more information, contact Turner County High School at (229) 567-4377 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-4377
TURNER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Ashburn, GA with about 353 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Turner County
- Total Students:
- 353
- Teachers:
- 22.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 353 students
- Black or African American
- 62.3%
- White
- 26.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Female
- 54.4%
- Male
- 45.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.