For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,755 students in Taylor County, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 396 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Taylor County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Taylor County, FL are Steinhatchee School, Taylor County Elementary School and Taylor County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Taylor County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steinhatchee School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1209 Se 1st Ave
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
(352) 498-3304
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
(352) 498-3304
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Taylor County Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Green St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2530
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2530
Gr: 3-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Taylor County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Lafayette St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2516
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2516
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Taylor County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Johnson Stripling Rd
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2525
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2525
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Jail Services
Alternative School
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2536
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2536
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Howard St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2506
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2506
Gr: PK | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 148:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Howard St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2506
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2506
Gr: K-2 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Bend Technical College Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3233 S Byron Butler Pkwy
Perry, FL 32348
(850) 838-2545
Perry, FL 32348
(850) 838-2545
Gr: 9-12
Taylor County Superintendent's Office Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0318 N Clark Street
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-250
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-250
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Taylor County, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Taylor County, FL include Steinhatchee School, Taylor County Elementary School and Taylor County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Taylor County?
9 public schools are located in Taylor County.
What percentage of students in Taylor County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Taylor County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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