Excellent
#300 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 13% in state
Turner Woods Elementary School
Elementary School · Jones County · Gray, GA
A Jones County elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
144 Willie L Fluellen Dr, Gray, GA 31032
- Math 64% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Turner Woods Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Turner Woods Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average509/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gray), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,598
Median home value
$192,400
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Dames Ferry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 586 | Compare → |
| Mattie Wells Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 583 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jones County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,846NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Turner Woods Elementary School is listed in Jones County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Turner Woods Elementary School
Turner Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gray, GA, part of Jones County, serving approximately 596 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Turner Woods Elementary School
What grades does Turner Woods Elementary School serve?
Turner Woods Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Turner Woods Elementary School?
Turner Woods Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner Woods Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Turner Woods Elementary School rank in GA?
Turner Woods Elementary School ranks #300 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Turner Woods Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Turner Woods Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Turner Woods Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Turner Woods Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Turner Woods Elementary School a charter school?
No, Turner Woods Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Turner Woods Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Turner Woods Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turner Woods Elementary School?
58.4% of students at Turner Woods Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jones County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (478) 986-2222
- Area population (ZIP 31032)
- 13,755
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31032; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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