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#172 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 17% in state

Taylor High School

High School · Emerson-taylor-bradley School District · Taylor, AR

An Emerson-taylor-bradley School District high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

506 E PINE ST, Taylor, AR 71861

  • Math 30% vs AR 30% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.4% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.4% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.5 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
District spending per student$11,503
Chronic Absenteeism11.2%

Students at Taylor High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
30%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 39 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Taylor High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average342/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,588

Median home value

$114,700

Median rent

$955/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

23.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71861; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in EMERSON-TAYLOR-BRADLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bradley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.37–12Not available144Compare →
Emerson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.67–12Not available149Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Emerson-taylor-bradley School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$11,503NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Taylor High School is listed in EMERSON-TAYLOR-BRADLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Taylor High School

Taylor High School is a public high school in Taylor, AR, part of Emerson-taylor-bradley School District, serving approximately 259 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Taylor High School

What grades does Taylor High School serve?

Taylor High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Taylor High School?

Taylor High School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Taylor High School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Taylor High School rank in AR?

Taylor High School ranks #172 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Taylor High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Taylor High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Taylor High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Taylor High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Taylor High School a charter school?

No, Taylor High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Taylor High School a Title I school?

No, Taylor High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taylor High School?

27.4% of students at Taylor High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
259
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Columbia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 71861)
2,330
Area median age
48.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71861; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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