Turner Middle School

742 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Turner Middle School, located at 7101 Turner Drive in Lithia Springs, Georgia, is a key educational institution within the Douglas County School System. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The facility acts as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the transition between elementary and high school by preparing students for future success through structured learning, extracurricular activities, and a focus on essential life skills.

The school community at Turner Middle is defined by its commitment to student achievement and inclusive engagement. Faculty and staff strive to create a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to explore their interests, whether through athletics, the arts, or academic clubs. By maintaining close ties with the Lithia Springs area and encouraging parental involvement, Turner Middle School aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that helps each student reach their full potential within a diverse and growing suburban landscape.

742

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Turner Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	347
Black	308
Asian	4
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
347 (46.8%)
Black
308 (41.5%)
White
51 (6.9%)
Two or More
23 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.9%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County
Phone:	(770)651-5500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	553
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 226

Grade 7 279

Grade 8 237

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Turner Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	226
Grade 7	279
Grade 8	237

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Turner Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	364	49.1%
Male	378	50.9%

Middle School 6th - 8th

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1,209 Students

3825 Luther Ward Rd
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Middle School 6th - 8th