Turner County

The Turner County school district in Georgia consists of three schools: Turner County Elementary School, Turner County High School, and Turner County Middle School. The data reveals that these schools face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high rates of economic disadvantage, and a lack of improvement over time.

None of the schools in Turner County stand out as high-performing. All three schools have relatively low statewide rankings, with Turner County Elementary and Turner County Middle School ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in Georgia. Turner County High School fares slightly better, ranking in the bottom third of high schools statewide. The test scores for all three schools are significantly below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with the percentage of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts at Turner County Elementary School being just 16.9%, compared to the state average of 43%.

The high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87.72% at Turner County High School to 100% at Turner County Elementary and Turner County Middle School, indicate a high level of economic disadvantage in the student population. Despite the relatively high spending per student, ranging from $9,342 at Turner County Middle School to $13,274 at Turner County High School, the schools have not made significant improvements over the past few years, remaining in the bottom half or third of their respective school types in Georgia. These findings suggest that the district faces systemic challenges that need to be addressed through a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve student learning outcomes.