For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,137 students in Turner County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Turner County, GA are Turner County Elementary School, Turner County Middle School and Turner County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Turner County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Turner County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Turner County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Turner County Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 Hudson Ave
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-2461
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-2461
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Turner County Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
316 Lamar Street
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-4343
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-4343
Grades: 6-8
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Turner County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
316 Lamar St
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-4377
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-4377
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Turner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Turner County Specialty School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
316 Lamar St
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-3412
Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-3412
Grades: 6-11
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Turner County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Turner County, GA include Turner County Elementary School, Turner County Middle School and Turner County High School.
How many public schools are located in Turner County?
3 public schools are located in Turner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Turner County?
Turner County public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Turner County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Turner County include: Turner County Elementary School vs. Turner County High School, Turner County High School vs. Turner County Elementary School
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