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Taylor County School District

School District · Butler, Georgia

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 1,190

Teachers (FTE): 102

Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,190

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,190

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#36 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,136

+$2,008 vs Georgia median

District size

1,190 students

Smaller than Georgia median

The short answer

Taylor County ranks #36 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Taylor County's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Taylor County Middle School (7.7/10), Taylor County Elementary (6.8/10), and Taylor County High School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Taylor County Middle School

STAAR proficiency rose +11.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Taylor County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Taylor County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Taylor County Middle School	7.7 / 10	Middle	—	254
2	Taylor County Elementary	6.8 / 10	Elementary	—	243
3	Taylor County High School	5.6 / 10	High	—	371

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Taylor County

Taylor County is a Butler, Georgia school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,190 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. District-level spending was $16,136 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Taylor County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Taylor County Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Taylor County students show an average math proficiency of 38.5% and ELA proficiency of 46.6%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Taylor County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency38.5%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency46.6%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Taylor County with test data.

Schools in Taylor County

4 schools

Elementary Schools2

Taylor County Primary School

3227.7

Taylor County Elementary

2436.8

Middle Schools1

Taylor County Middle School

2547.7

High Schools1

Taylor County High School

3715.6

District Details

State: Georgia
City: Butler
Total Enrollment: 1,190
Teachers (FTE): 102
District spending per student: $16,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Taylor County?

Taylor County has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Taylor County?

The average composite rating for Taylor County is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Taylor County?

Taylor County's district-level spending was $16,136 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Taylor County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Taylor County is 11.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Taylor County?

Taylor County Middle School is the highest-rated school in Taylor County with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Taylor County?

Across schools in Taylor County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Taylor County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Taylor County has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.9/10
Math Proficiency: 38.5%
ELA Proficiency: 46.6%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.