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Turner County

Georgia · Public K-12

Of the 3 public K-12 schools in Turner County, the largest district by enrollment is Turner County Public Schools (1,107 students). Total county enrollment runs around 1,107. That works out to 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Turner County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,107
-130 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
23%
was 27%
% Hispanic
5%
was 6%
% Black
68%
was 64%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,107
NCES CCD
Median income
$36,799
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
564 students
Middle
1
230 students
High
1
313 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Turner County Public Schools
1,107 students · 1 district in Turner County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Turner County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
54%
Hispanic
5%
Black
36%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
22%
Hispanic
5%
Black
68%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
9.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
12.2%
civilian labor
Median age
37
25.0% under 18

Test scores in Turner County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 2 schools in Turner County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Turner County Elementary SchoolAshburnElementaryPK-05564·
Turner County High SchoolAshburnHigh09-12313·
Turner County Middle SchoolAshburnMiddle06-08230·

Cities in Turner County

Ashburn3 schools

About Turner County

Turner County is a sparse county of about 8,939 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system hosts approximately 1,107 students across 3 schools.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $36,799, about 10% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 16%. That income level is 41% meaningfully below the Georgia median.

For a sense of the school types, Turner County consists of 1 elementary school (564 students), 1 middle school (230), and 1 high school (313).

Turner County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,107 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,107 students, declined 11% from the 1,237 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Turner County lost 1 school, going from 4 to 3. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 27% to 23%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Turner County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Turner County?
Turner County, Georgia has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,107 students.
How many high schools are in Turner County?
Turner County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 313 students.
How many middle schools are in Turner County?
Turner County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 230 students.
How many elementary schools are in Turner County?
Turner County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 564 students.
What is the largest school district in Turner County?
Turner County Public Schools is the largest school district in Turner County, serving approximately 1,107 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Turner County?
Turner County, Georgia has a population of approximately 8,939, with a median age of 37. About 25.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Turner County?
Median household income in Turner County is $36,799, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 15.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Turner County?
Approximately 9.8% of adults 25 and older in Turner County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Turner County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Turner County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Turner County schools?
Across Turner County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.7 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data