South Georgia Times

Among the many ethnicities represented in Turner County schools, African American was the most prevalent among Turner County students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Of the 1,093 students attending Turner County schools, 66% were African American. White students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 25.9% of Turner County student body.

In the previous school year, African American students were also the most common group in Turner County, representing 66% of the student body.

In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 0.5% when compared to the previous year.

As of 2024, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, which is better than the national average of 16:1. The state has its best student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 in pre-kindergarten and middle school grades, while high school has an average ratio of 17:1.

School name	Most prevalent ethnic group	% of Total Student Population	Total Enrollment
Turner County High School	African American	64%	346
Turner County Elementary School	African American	67%	512
Turner County Middle School	African American	67%	235