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#3451 of 3,778 schools in FL

Taylor County High School

High School · Taylor · Perry, FL

A high school in Perry, FL where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

900 N JOHNSON STRIPLING RD, Perry, FL 32347

  • Math 28% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 48% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation4.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.1:1
District spending per student$13,512
Chronic Absenteeism49.9%

Students at Taylor County High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency28%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2019, reaching 48% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
48%
2013
ELA
50%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
44%
2024
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Taylor County 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,008/100K

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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

$41,750

Median home value

$124,600

Median rent

$839/mo

College educated

16.8%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32347; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Taylor Paec Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated8–120.4 mi5Compare →
Next GenerationPrivate · tuition6.5K–111.1 mi43Compare →
Point of Grace ChristianPrivate · tuition4.4PK–121.2 mi317Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Taylor

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$13,512NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Taylor County High School is listed in TAYLOR; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Taylor County High School

Taylor County High School is a public high school in Perry, FL, part of Taylor, serving approximately 671 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,451 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Taylor County High School

What grades does Taylor County High School serve?

Taylor County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Taylor County High School?

Taylor County High School has an enrollment of approximately 671 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Taylor County High School is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Taylor County High School rank in FL?

Taylor County High School ranks #3,451 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Taylor County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Taylor County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Taylor County High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Taylor County High School a charter school?

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

Is Taylor County High School a Title I school?

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

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

74.8% of students at Taylor County 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
671
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Taylor County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 32347)
7,174
Area average commute
17.1 min
Area median age
42.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 32347; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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