Turner County High School

Turner County
316 Lamar St
Ashburn, GA 31714
356 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
356
Total Students
35.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    229 (64.3 %)
  • White
    94 (26.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (6.2 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Turner County
Phone: (229)567-4377
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 313
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 91
Grade 10 99
Grade 11 89
Grade 12 77
Gender Ratio