Best Taylor County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylor County Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
218 E Main St
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Oak St
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Oak St
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
Gr: PK-2 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
14 Louisiana Ct
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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