For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,783 students in Taylor School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Taylor School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,269 Schools
# Students
2,783 Students
2,868,608 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
156,155 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Taylor School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.70
# American Indian Students
7 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
37%
# Black Students
697 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
25%
21%
# White Students
1,791 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
65%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
226
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
229
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
233
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
240
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
186
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
207
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
186
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
216
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
203
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
212
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
214
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
185
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
139
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
107
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,204 is higher than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,952 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,204
$11,974
Spending / Student
$12,952
$11,627
Best Taylor School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steinhatchee School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1209 Se 1st Ave
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
(352) 498-3304
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
(352) 498-3304
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
Rank: #22.
Taylor County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Lafayette St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2516
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2516
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #33.
Taylor County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Green St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2530
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2530
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Taylor County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Johnson Stripling Rd
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2525
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2525
Grades: 9-12
| 641 students
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Jail Services
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2536
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2536
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Pre-k
Magnet School
1000 Howard St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2506
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2506
Grades: PK
| 209 students
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Primary School
Magnet School
1000 Howard St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2506
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2506
Grades: K-2
| 646 students
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor Paec K-12
Magnet School
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor Paec Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Taylor School District?
Taylor School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,783 students.
What is the rank of Taylor School District?
Taylor School District is ranked #55 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor School District?
65% of Taylor School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Taylor School District?
Taylor School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Taylor School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,952 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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