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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taylor County Accelerated School's student population of 35 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taylor County Accelerated School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor County Accelerated School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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%
47%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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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