Taylor County High School serves 622 students in grades 9-12.
Taylor County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taylor County High School's student population of 622 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taylor County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Taylor County High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2641 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
36%
Black
30%
21%
White
59%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor County High School's ranking?
Taylor County High School is ranked #2641 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taylor County High School?
The graduation rate of Taylor County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Taylor County High School?
622 students attend Taylor County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Taylor County High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor County High School?
Taylor County High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Taylor County High School offer ?
Taylor County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Taylor County High School part of?
Taylor County High School is part of Taylor School District.
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