TURNER COUNTY SPECIALTY SCHOOL

Turner County Specialty School is a public high school that is part of the Turner County school district, located in Ashburn, GA with about 13 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade.

Turner County Specialty School, located in Ashburn, Georgia, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Turner County School District. The school is designed to provide a focused, structured environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. By offering smaller class sizes and more personalized instruction, the institution aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges, stay on track for graduation, and develop the necessary skills to succeed in a conventional classroom or post-secondary environment.

The school emphasizes a supportive culture that prioritizes student engagement and academic accountability. By working closely with district leadership and parents, the staff at Turner County Specialty School focuses on addressing the individual needs of each learner, whether they are seeking credit recovery, accelerated learning opportunities, or a more controlled setting to improve their educational outcomes. Overall, the school functions as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students in Turner County have an accessible pathway to earning their high school diploma.

For more information, contact Turner County Specialty School at (229) 567-3412 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

316 Lamar St
Ashburn, GA 31714
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TURNER COUNTY SPECIALTY SCHOOL is a public school in Ashburn, GA with about 13 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
Turner County
Total Students:
13
Teachers:
0
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
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 13 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TURNER COUNTY SPECIALTY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 85% of the student body.

Black or African American
84.6%
White
15.4%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

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.