TURNER COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Turner County Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Turner County school district, located in Ashburn, GA with about 256 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Turner County Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Middle School, located at 330 Gilmore St in Ashburn, Georgia, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Turner County School District. As a middle school, it plays a vital role in bridging the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and preparation for future academic success at the secondary level.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Turner County Middle School strives to cultivate a sense of community and school spirit within the Ashburn area. By offering various extracurricular opportunities and programs, the school aims to engage students beyond the classroom, helping them discover personal interests while building character and interpersonal skills. Through the dedication of its faculty and staff, the school works to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive both academically and as a productive member of the local community.
For more information, contact Turner County Middle School at (229) 567-4343 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-4343
TURNER COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ashburn, GA with about 256 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Turner County
- Total Students:
- 256
- Teachers:
- 19.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 256 students
- Black or African American
- 60.5%
- White
- 27.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.