Turner County Middle School

Summary:

Turner County Middle School is a public middle school located in Ashburn, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 242 students. The school is part of the Turner County School District, which is ranked 188 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Turner County Middle School consistently performs below the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 17.1% to 31.2%, compared to the state average of 39.8% to 44.7%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 10.8% to 26%, significantly lower than the state average of 34.7% to 43.7%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools, with a ranking between 467 and 498 out of 542-588 schools over the past several years, and has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state.

When comparing Turner County Middle School to the nearby schools, such as Wilcox County Middle School, it becomes evident that the school is significantly underperforming academically. Wilcox County Middle School, located about 20 miles away, has consistently outperformed Turner County Middle School on the Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 25.3% to 56.4% across different subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, Turner County Middle School has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges and require targeted interventions and support.

Detail:

Public 6-8

316 Lamar Street
Ashburn, GA 31714

(229) 567-4343

District: Turner County

SchoolDigger Rank:
467^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,342

Students who attend Turner County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Turner County High School

Feeder schools for Turner County Middle School:

Elementary:

Turner County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 227

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.0%

White:

20.7%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Turner County Middle School ranks worse than 79.4% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.22. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70%), White (20.7%), Hispanic (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Turner County Middle School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Turner County Middle School employs 15.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Turner County Middle School is $9,342.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Turner County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Turner County Middle School 467^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Turner County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Turner County:

SchoolDigger ranks Turner County 188^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Turner County Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	55.48	196^th	420	53.3%
2007	59.01	199^th	445	55.3%
2008	63.85	163^rd	462	64.7%
2009	50.07	263^rd	466	43.6%
2010	49.99	273^rd	494	44.7%
2011	41.69	340^th	504	32.5%
2012	28.47	417^th	508	17.9%
2013	23.90	452^nd	527	14.2%
2014	39.47	377^th	521	27.6%
2015	37.20	337^th	537	37.2%
2016	43.68	302^nd	545	44.6%
2017	23.79	424^th	539	21.3%
2018	12.23	498^th	543	8.3%
2019	15.35	492^nd	559	12.0%
2021	12.44	485^th	542	10.5%
2022	16.13	478^th	567	15.7%
2023	18.25	482^nd	577	16.5%
2024	21.22	467^th	588	20.6%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Turner County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	192	355	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	553
1995	202	279	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	483
1996	202	279	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	483
1997	206	268	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	477
1998	208	250	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	462
1999	206	232	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
2000	187	262	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
2001	187	270	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
2002	195	245	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	446
2003	195	245	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	446
2004	201	225	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
2005	180	211	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
2006	163	207	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	2	378
2007	160	220	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	4	390
2008	138	192	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	4	343
2009	141	195	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	3	351
2010	131	188	1	10	0	0	6	0	336
2011	138	193	1	12	0	0	2	0	346
2012	134	207	0	18	0	0	3	0	362
2013	134	200	1	23	0	2	2	0	362
2014	122	187	2	19	1	2	4	0	337
2015	99	165	4	19	0	2	4	0	293
2016	90	172	5	19	0	0	8	0	294
2017	68	166	4	23	0	0	10	0	271
2018	70	155	1	21	0	0	9	0	256
2019	75	168	0	21	0	0	10	0	274
2020	90	175	0	16	0	0	7	0	288
2021	66	182	1	10	0	0	7	0	266
2022	69	160	3	12	0	0	5	0	249
2023	63	162	3	7	0	1	6	0	242
2024	47	159	5	14	0	0	2	0	227

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Turner County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	553	39.0	14.2	0
1995	483	32.0	15.1	62.7
1996	483	32.0	15.1	62.7
1997	477	31.1	15.3	69
1998	462	30.6	15.1	67.5
1999	441	31.7	13.9	68
2000	453	32.2	14.1	62
2001	461	32.1	14.4	68.1
2002	446	31.1	14.3	72
2003	446	31.1	14.3	72
2004	433	34.5	12.6	66.3
2005	396	31.3	12.7	72
2006	378	33.3	11.4	68.9
2007	390	31.7	12.3	62.2
2008	343	32.7	10.5	71.4
2009	351	31.4	11.2	76.4
2010	336	27.9	12.0	79.8
2011	346	26.3	13.1	76
2012	362	27.2	13.3	80.1
2013	362	25.6	14.1	80.7
2014	337	23.8	14.1	95.5
2015	293	26.0	11.2	95.6
2016	294	23.0	12.7	95.6
2017	271	18.4	14.7	94.1
2018	256	19.4	13.1	98.4
2019	274	19.5	14.0	98.5
2020	288	20.5	14.0	100
2021	266	20.8	12.7	100
2022	249	18.5	13.4	n/a
2023	242	17.4	13.9	100
2024	227	15.9	14.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Turner County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	553	39.0	14.2	0
1995	483	32.0	15.1	62.7
1996	483	32.0	15.1	62.7
1997	477	31.1	15.3	69
1998	462	30.6	15.1	67.5
1999	441	31.7	13.9	68
2000	453	32.2	14.1	62
2001	461	32.1	14.4	68.1
2002	446	31.1	14.3	72
2003	446	31.1	14.3	72
2004	433	34.5	12.6	66.3
2005	396	31.3	12.7	72
2006	378	33.3	11.4	68.9
2007	390	31.7	12.3	62.2
2008	343	32.7	10.5	71.4
2009	351	31.4	11.2	76.4
2010	336	27.9	12.0	79.8
2011	346	26.3	13.1	76
2012	362	27.2	13.3	80.1
2013	362	25.6	14.1	80.7
2014	337	23.8	14.1	95.5
2015	293	26.0	11.2	95.6
2016	294	23.0	12.7	95.6
2017	271	18.4	14.7	94.1
2018	256	19.4	13.1	98.4
2019	274	19.5	14.0	98.5
2020	288	20.5	14.0	100
2021	266	20.8	12.7	100
2022	249	18.5	13.4	n/a
2023	242	17.4	13.9	100
2024	227	15.9	14.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Turner County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,926 (21.4%)	$7,069 (78.6%)	$8,995
2018	$1,689 (17.1%)	$8,174 (82.9%)	$9,864
2019	$1,275 (13.6%)	$8,067 (86.4%)	$9,342

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Turner County Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 492^nd of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 482^nd of 577 Middle schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Turner County Middle School)	23.2	18.1	5.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Turner County)	23.2	18.1	5.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Turner County Middle School)	14.7	6.9	7.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Turner County)	14.7	6.9	7.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Turner County Middle School)	17.2	21.1	3.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Turner County)	17.2	21.1	3.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Turner County Middle School)	17.2	17.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Turner County)	17.2	17.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Turner County Middle School)	26.6	22.1	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Turner County)	26.6	22.1	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Turner County Middle School)	17.7	18.2	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Turner County)	17.7	18.2	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Turner County Middle School)	17.7	13.2	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Turner County)	17.7	13.2	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Turner County Middle School)	5.1	9.1	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Turner County)	5.1	9.1	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	274	242	11.7%
African American	168	162	3.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	21	7	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	75	63	16%
Two or More Races	10	6	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.5%	100%	1.5%

Schools Near Turner County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Turner County Middle School	Public	6-8	316 Lamar Street	Ashburn	31714	Turner County	Turner County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 567-4343	227	16	14.2	100.0%	47 (20.7%)	159 (70.0%)	14 (6.2%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	21.2	467^th of 588 public middle schools	20.6%		18.3	482^nd of 577 public middle schools	16.5%	15		27.0	17.1	31.2	10.8	14.5	26.0	18.2	7.8	$9,342	$1,275	$8,067
Worth County Middle School	Public	6-8	1305 N Isabella St	Sylvester	31791	Worth County	Worth County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 776-8620	639	47	13.5	75.3%	364 (57.0%)	227 (35.5%)	30 (4.7%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	34.6	373^rd of 588 public middle schools	36.6%		35	368^th of 577 public middle schools	36.2%	5	91.7	27.3	26.8	34.6	20.0	23.7	38.8	23.4	24.3	$8,238	$852	$7,386
Northeast Middle School	Public	6-8	3021 Fulwood Rd	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2450	739	58	12.7	92.0%	256 (34.6%)	300 (40.6%)	147 (19.9%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.0%)	38.3	352^nd of 588 public middle schools	40.1%		32.7	389^th of 577 public middle schools	32.6%	37	82.9	36.1	28.7	33.8	23.8	25.5	35.5	26.1	24.4	$7,736	$558	$7,178
Eighth Street Middle School	Public	6-8	700 8th St W	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2445	925	66	13.9	90.2%	415 (44.9%)	297 (32.1%)	167 (18.1%)	13 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.6%)	49	280^th of 588 public middle schools	52.4%		51	257^th of 577 public middle schools	55.5%	23	86.4	25.8	35.5	39.3	27.8	36.2	38.5	36.3	35.8	$8,658	$618	$8,040
Crisp County Middle School	Public	6-8	1116 E 24th Ave	Cordele	31015	Crisp County	Crisp County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 276-3460	751	60	12.4	100.0%	216 (28.8%)	438 (58.3%)	57 (7.6%)	7 (0.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.9%)	18.3	491^st of 588 public middle schools	16.5%		25.1	439^th of 577 public middle schools	23.9%	52		17.6	20.2	22.3	11.5	19.4	14.3	19.3	11.7	$10,065	$1,103	$8,963
Wilcox County Middle School	Public	6-8	1358 Ga Highway 215 S	Rochelle	31079	Wilcox County	Wilcox County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 365-7231	257	17	15.5	77.4%	154 (59.9%)	79 (30.7%)	13 (5.1%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	57.4	223^rd of 588 public middle schools	62.1%		58.7	213^th of 577 public middle schools	63.1%	10		33.8	25.3	37.6	53.5	44.3	56.4	37.6	28.7	$9,061	$2,105	$6,956

Frequently Asked Questions about Turner County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Turner County Middle School?

Students at Turner County Middle School are 70% African American, 21% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Turner County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 227 students attended Turner County Middle School.

Is Turner County Middle School a good school?

Turner County Middle School ranks in the bottom 20.6% of Georgia middle schools.

What district is Turner County Middle School in?

Turner County

What high school do graduates of Turner County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Turner County Middle School usually go on to attend Turner County High School

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