- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ashburn, GA
Turner County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Turner County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130519000657
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner County Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ashburn · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Turner County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ashburn, GA.
School address
District: Turner County · Georgia
NCES ID 130519000657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Turner County Middle School shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 130519000657 · Ashburn, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner County Elementary School (564 students)
Turner County Middle School shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Turner County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner County
Turner County Elementary School
564 students
- Turner County
Turner County High School
313 students
- This school
Turner County Middle School
230 students
What this shows Turner County Middle School reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turner County Middle School compares
Turner County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Georgia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.2%
White 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Turner County Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turner County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~230 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Turner County Middle School
How many students attend Turner County Middle School?
Turner County Middle School has 230 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ashburn, GA. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner County Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Middle School?
100.0% of students at Turner County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Turner County Middle School is African American at 72.2% of enrollment, in Ashburn, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner County Middle School?
Turner County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Ashburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner County Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Turner County also operates Turner County Elementary School (564 students) and Turner County High School (313 students). See the Turner County district page for the complete list.