Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Taylorsville Attendance Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Taylorsville Attendance Center serves the southeast part of Taylorsville, MS, covering an area of approximately 115.4 square miles. Most families live within a 10-15 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 10.8 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taylorsville Attendance Center's student population of 572 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
School Rankings
Taylorsville Attendance Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylorsville Attendance Center is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#622 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
60%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
34%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylorsville Attendance Center's ranking?
Taylorsville Attendance Center is ranked #622 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Taylorsville Attendance Center often compared to?
Taylorsville Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Mize Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taylorsville Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Taylorsville Attendance Center is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Taylorsville Attendance Center?
572 students attend Taylorsville Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Taylorsville Attendance Center students are Black, 34% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taylorsville Attendance Center?
Taylorsville Attendance Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taylorsville Attendance Center offer ?
Taylorsville Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Taylorsville Attendance Center part of?
Taylorsville Attendance Center is part of Smith County School District.
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