High Schools in Turner County

Turner County High School is the only high school in Turner County, serving grades 9-12 in Ashburn, GA, with 313 students and a 100% free/reduced lunch population.

This single school presents a mixed picture for parents. On the positive side, the graduation rate is a standout at 96.8%, well above the state average of 87.2%, and the school improved its state ranking from the 12th to the 29th percentile in one year. The student-to-teacher ratio is a favorable 10:1, and per-student spending is high at $21,736. However, academic proficiency on state assessments trails state averages significantly across all subjects. For example, in 2025-2026, only 31.8% of students were proficient in Algebra I (state: 48.1%), 34.9% in Biology (state: 47.2%), and just 6.3% in U.S. History (state: 38.5%). A notable bright spot is Biology, which jumped 16.6 percentage points in one year, suggesting targeted interventions may be working. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern, affecting 34.3% of students—nearly double the state rate of 17.7%—and likely contributing to lower test scores.

For parents, the key takeaway is that Turner County High School excels at getting students to graduation despite significant academic challenges and high poverty levels. The school appears to have strong support systems for student persistence, but academic mastery—especially in U.S. History—remains a critical weakness. The high spending and small class sizes have not yet translated into strong test performance, though the upward ranking trend and Biology improvement offer hope. Parents should consider the school’s graduation success alongside its proficiency gaps and attendance issues when evaluating options.