Taylor County High School
Tel:
(478)862-3314
- Taylor County High School serves 407 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Taylor County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Taylor County High School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 407 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Taylor County High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Taylor County High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1650 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 15% |
| Black | 40% | 37% |
| White | 58% | 40% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Taylor County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Taylor County High School is Georgia Center (8.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Taylor County Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Taylor County Upper Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Butler Taylor County Upper Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 467 students
0.2 miles
218 E Main St
Butler, GA 31006
(478)862-5690 0.2 3-6 467 - Butler Taylor County Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 214 students
0.6 miles
22 Oak St
Butler, GA 31006
(478)862-5285 0.6 7-8 214 - Reynolds Georgia Center Special Education School
Grades: 7-12 | 54 students
8.0 miles
14 Louisiana Ct
Reynolds, GA 31076
(478)847-2403 8.0 7-12 54 - Butler Taylor County Primary School Grades: K-2 | 320 students
9.4 miles
56 Mcdowell St
Butler, GA 31006
(478)862-4855 9.4 K-2 320 - Ellaville Schley County Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 624 students
13.1 miles
1997 Old Us Highway 19 S
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229)937-0550 13.1 PK-5 624
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