For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,190 students in Taylor County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Taylor County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Taylor County, GA are Taylor County Elementary School, Taylor County High 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, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Taylor County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylor County Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
218 E Main St
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-5690
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-5690
Gr: 3-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Taylor County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24 Oak St
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-3314
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-3314
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Taylor County Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Oak St
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-5285
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-5285
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
56 Mcdowell St
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-4855
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-4855
Gr: PK-2 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14 Louisiana Ct
Reynolds, GA 31076
(478) 847-2403
Reynolds, GA 31076
(478) 847-2403
Gr: 6-11 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Taylor County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Taylor County, GA include Taylor County Elementary School, Taylor County High School and Taylor County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Taylor County?
4 public schools are located in Taylor County.
What percentage of students in Taylor County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Taylor County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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