For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,290 students in Taylor County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Taylor County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
5 Schools
698 Schools
# Students
2,290 Students
253,086 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
18,479 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Taylor County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.21
# American Indian Students
1 Student
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,379 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
14 Students
10,346 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
2,254 Students
225,197 Students
% White Students
98%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
10,276 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
156
14,575
# Students in K Grade:
166
17,973
# Students in 1st Grade:
142
16,988
# Students in 2nd Grade:
145
15,684
# Students in 3rd Grade:
178
17,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
163
17,685
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
18,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
168
18,373
# Students in 7th Grade:
182
19,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
174
19,597
# Students in 9th Grade:
196
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
162
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
173
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,539 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,540. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,190 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,539
$15,540
Spending / Student
$12,190
$14,737
Best Taylor County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Morrow Cross Road
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 842-0490
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 842-0490
Grades: PK-4
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Grafton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Yates Avenue
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-3046
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-3046
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Rank: #33.
Anna Jarvis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 N. Pike Street
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-4090
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-4090
Grades: PK-4
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Taylor County Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
670 Spring Hills Road
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-0722
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-0722
Grades: 5-8
| 688 students
Rank: #55.
Flemington Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
824 Simpson Road
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4749
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4749
Grades: PK-4
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Taylor County Schools School District?
Taylor County Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,290 students.
What is the rank of Taylor County Schools School District?
Taylor County Schools School District is ranked #25 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County Schools School District?
98% of Taylor County Schools School District students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Taylor County Schools School District?
Taylor County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Taylor County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,190 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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