Serving 35 students in grades 6-12, Taylor County Accelerated School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3532 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor County Accelerated School's ranking?
Taylor County Accelerated School is ranked #3532 out of 3,704 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taylor County Accelerated School?
The graduation rate of Taylor County Accelerated School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Taylor County Accelerated School?
35 students attend Taylor County Accelerated School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Taylor County Accelerated School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor County Accelerated School?
Taylor County Accelerated School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taylor County Accelerated School offer ?
Taylor County Accelerated School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Taylor County Accelerated School part of?
Taylor County Accelerated School is part of Taylor School District.
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