For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,229 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 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Taylor County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taylor County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
218 E Main St
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-5690
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-5690
Grades: 3-5
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Taylor County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24 Oak St
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-3314
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-3314
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Taylor County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Oak St
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-5285
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-5285
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Primary School
Magnet School
56 Mcdowell St
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-4855
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-4855
Grades: PK-2
| 331 students
Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14 Louisiana Ct
Reynolds, GA 31076
(478) 847-2403
Reynolds, GA 31076
(478) 847-2403
Grades: 6-11
| 37 students
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 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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