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Turner Woods Elementary School

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Turner Woods Elementary School ranks 318 th of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

318^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,219 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 74% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Turner Woods Elementary School in Gray, GA, serves approximately 590 students in Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Jones County school district, and it has earned a 4-star rating every year for the past decade, ranking in the 74th percentile statewide for 2025-2026.

Turner Woods stands out for its strong academic results, especially in early math. In 3rd grade math, 71.8% of students scored proficient—about 24 percentage points higher than both the district and state averages. Science scores have also climbed dramatically, jumping from 36.6% proficiency in 2022-2023 to 56.2% in 2025-2026. The school also posts remarkably low chronic absenteeism at just 11.9%, roughly half the district average of 23.1%. This consistent attendance likely supports the school's steady performance. While the most recent English Language Arts (ELA) scores have not yet been released, historical data shows Turner Woods students have consistently outperformed state averages in reading by 15 to 20 percentage points in recent years. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1, and about 35% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch—the lowest rate among nearby comparable schools.

Compared to other schools in the area, Turner Woods is a clear leader. Within Jones County, it outpaces Mattie Wells Elementary School (1-star) and Gray Elementary School (3-star), while ranking just ahead of Dames Ferry Elementary School (4-star). The contrast with nearby Bibb County schools is even starker—schools like Williams Elementary School spend 37% more per student yet post proficiency rates in the single digits for several subjects. Turner Woods achieves its results while spending less per student ($14,283) than most of its regional peers, making it an efficient and effective choice for families seeking a consistently strong elementary education in central Georgia.

590

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,283

Per pupil spending ?

35.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

144 Willie L Fluellen Dr
Gray, GA 31032

(478) 986-2222

District: Jones County

Students who attend Turner Woods Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Gray Station Middle School
High:	Jones County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.1%

African American:

14.6%

Two or more races:

3.7%

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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 73rd percentile in 2016 → 74th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (55% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Jones County

✓Above the Georgia median (74th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg46%

Georgia avg47%

318^th of 1,219

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 26%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary Schools in the Jones County

68^th of 201Jones County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	70.5	318 of 1219	73.9%	★★★★☆
2025	80.4	230 of 1238	81.4%	★★★★☆
2024	74.7	287 of 1236	76.8%	★★★★☆
2023	68.2	354 of 1223	71.1%	★★★★☆
2022	77.8	258 of 1220	78.9%	★★★★☆
2021	76.3	270 of 1214	77.8%	★★★★☆
2019	75.7	272 of 1234	78.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.3	305 of 1209	74.8%	★★★★☆
2017	73.2	279 of 1205	76.8%	★★★★☆
2016	68.6	336 of 1233	72.7%	★★★★☆
2015	65.6	353 of 1240	71.5%	★★★★☆
2014	63.8	527 of 1231	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.4	418 of 1225	65.9%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	41.9	475 of 892	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.2	308 of 879	65.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	68.7	320 of 1186	73.0%	★★★★☆
2025	81.4	210 of 1224	82.8%	★★★★☆
2024	77.2	258 of 1223	78.9%	★★★★☆
2023	65.2	385 of 1212	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.2	316 of 1206	73.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	70.4	311 of 1183	73.7%	★★★★☆
2025	76.7	253 of 1225	79.3%	★★★★☆
2024	69.3	331 of 1220	72.9%	★★★★☆
2023	68.5	345 of 1210	71.5%	★★★★☆
2022	82.0	209 of 1209	82.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2024	34.5	298 of 487	38.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	52.4	330 of 700	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.2	243 of 769	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.7	339 of 772	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.6	424 of 775	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.4	349 of 779	55.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)74th percentile~ school

Female (2026)73rd percentile~ school

White (2026)53rd percentile-21 vs school

African American (2025)47th percentile-35 vs school

Special Education (2024)39th percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Science56%+12 vs state

Mathematics55%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Turner Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	144 Willie L Fluellen Dr	Gray	31032	Jones County	Jones County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 986-2222	590	40	14.7	35.1%	461 (78.1%)	86 (14.6%)	18 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.7%)	70.5	318^th of 1219 public elementary schools	73.9%		80.4	230^th of 1238 public elementary schools	81.4%	88	71.8	51.8	45.5	56.2	$14,283	$804	$13,479
Gray Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	365 Ga Highway 18 E	Gray	31032	Jones County	Jones County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 986-6295	512	37	14.0	49.4%	309 (60.4%)	156 (30.5%)	10 (2.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.6%)	49.3	550^th of 1219 public elementary schools	54.9%		65.7	380^th of 1238 public elementary schools	69.3%	170	41.9	57.0	38.5	37.1	$15,878	$987	$14,891
Dames Ferry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	545 Ga Highway 18 W	Gray	31032	Jones County	Jones County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 986-2023	613	40	15.3	39.8%	479 (78.1%)	82 (13.4%)	20 (3.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.6%)	67.3	350^th of 1219 public elementary schools	71.3%		73.3	292^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	76.4%	58	43.5	51.4	61.0	66.2	$15,093	$1,087	$14,007
Mattie Wells Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Mattie Wells Dr	Macon	31217	Jones County	Jones County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 742-5959	584	41	14.4	53.6%	267 (45.7%)	258 (44.2%)	21 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.2%)	23.4	944^th of 1219 public elementary schools	22.6%		36.4	731^st of 1238 public elementary schools	41.0%	213	34.6	39.1	20.4	23.6	$15,112	$999	$14,113
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1307 Shurling Dr	Macon	31211	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-2100	675	42	16.0	79.4%	18 (2.7%)	621 (92.0%)	18 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.2%)	30.8	821^st of 1219 public elementary schools	32.6%		17.3	1043^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	15.8%	222	21.8	32.6	29.2	49.4	$14,717	$1,992	$12,725
Burdell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	972 Fort Hill St	Macon	31217	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-2937	433	34	12.9	76.9%	2 (0.5%)	384 (88.7%)	30 (6.9%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	36.8	721^st of 1219 public elementary schools	40.9%		40.4	678^th of 1238 public elementary schools	45.2%	43	41.6	40.2	30.9	36.8	$17,626	$2,396	$15,230
Bernd Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4160 Ocmulgee East Blvd	Macon	31217	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-2730	356	29	12.4	71.9%	30 (8.4%)	301 (84.6%)	6 (1.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	25	907^th of 1219 public elementary schools	25.6%		21.7	979^th of 1238 public elementary schools	20.9%	72	22.2	38.5	33.4	28.9	$18,597	$2,915	$15,682
Rosa Taylor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2976 Crestline Dr	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3563	583	41	14.2	63.8%	78 (13.4%)	417 (71.5%)	56 (9.6%)	7 (1.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)	13.9	1097^th of 1219 public elementary schools	10.0%		14.8	1097^th of 1238 public elementary schools	11.4%		30.6	25.7	13.3	21.1	$16,811	$2,514	$14,297
Williams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	325 Pursley St	Macon	31201	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3660	294	25	11.7	84.7%	7 (2.4%)	264 (89.8%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.1%)	13.9	1098^th of 1219 public elementary schools	9.9%		8.9	1201^st of 1238 public elementary schools	3.0%	103	17.0	42.3	8.5	4.3	$19,630	$2,815	$16,816
Lane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	990 Newport Rd	Macon	31210	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3150	484	32	15.3	64.9%	39 (8.1%)	370 (76.4%)	36 (7.4%)	13 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.4%)	36.4	726^th of 1219 public elementary schools	40.4%		33.8	779^th of 1238 public elementary schools	37.1%	53	43.5	40.0	30.4	34.0	$15,376	$2,003	$13,373

Frequently Asked Questions about Turner Woods Elementary School

What district is Turner Woods Elementary School in?

Jones County

Is Turner Woods Elementary School a good school?

Turner Woods Elementary School ranks 318^th of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Turner Woods Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Turner Woods Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gray Station Middle School
High : Jones County High School

What is the racial makeup of Turner Woods Elementary School?

Students at Turner Woods Elementary School are 78% White, 15% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Turner Woods Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 590 students attended Turner Woods Elementary School.

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