Enrollment
313
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130519001712
👥 S:T ratio 64
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ashburn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turner County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turner County High School
Turner County High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Ashburn, Georgia, enrolling 313 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.9:1, Turner County High School is leaner than roughly 97% of Georgia schools and 38% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 313 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 221 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #193, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and White (23%) (diversity index 48/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 540 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Turner County also operates Turner County Elementary School (564 students) and Turner County Middle School (230 students) alongside Turner County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Turner County High School compares
Turner County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,687
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Turner County, which includes Turner County High School.
$15,687
Per student
+13%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 46.1%
Federal 25.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~313 students)
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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.
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 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ashburn on the city page.
Is Turner County High School a good school?
Turner County High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 97% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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