Turner County Middle School

Turner County
316 Lamar Street
Ashburn, GA 31714
242 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
242
Total Students
17.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    162 (66.9 %)
  • White
    63 (26.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.9 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Turner County
Phone: (229)567-4343
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 230
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 6 74
Grade 7 82
Grade 8 86
Gender Ratio