- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ashburn, GA
Turner County High School
Federal NCES profile for Turner County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130519001712
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner County High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ashburn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Turner County High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ashburn, GA.
School address
District: Turner County · Georgia
NCES ID 130519001712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Turner County High School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 130519001712 · Ashburn, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 8.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner County Elementary School (564 students)
Turner County High School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Turner County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner County
Turner County Elementary School
564 students
- This school
Turner County High School
313 students
- Turner County
Turner County Middle School
230 students
What this shows Turner County High School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turner County High School compares
Turner County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 3% in Georgia - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,906
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.4%
White 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Turner County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Turner County reports $16,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turner County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turner County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turner County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turner County High School
How many students attend Turner County High School?
Turner County High School has 313 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ashburn, GA. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner County High School is 8.9:1, which is 38% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turner County High School?
100.0% of students at Turner County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner County High School?
The largest demographic group at Turner County High School is African American at 68.4% of enrollment, in Ashburn, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner County High School?
Turner County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Turner County High School rank among public schools in Ashburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ashburn, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Turner County?
Besides Turner County High School, Turner County also operates Turner County Elementary School (564 students) and Turner County Middle School (230 students). See the Turner County district page for the complete list.