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#1129 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 50% in state
Taylor County Middle School
Middle School · Taylor County · Butler, GA
A middle school in Butler, GA serving grades 6th – 8th.
P.O. Box 580, Butler, GA 31006
- Math 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Taylor County Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Taylor County Middle 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,872
Median home value
$83,000
Median rent
$703/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Taylor County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Taylor County Middle School is listed in Taylor County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taylor County Middle School
Taylor County Middle School is a public middle school in Butler, GA, part of Taylor County, serving approximately 254 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,129 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taylor County Middle School
What grades does Taylor County Middle School serve?
Taylor County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Taylor County Middle School?
Taylor County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taylor County Middle School rank in GA?
Taylor County Middle School ranks #1,129 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Taylor County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Taylor County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Taylor County Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Taylor County Middle School a charter school?
No, Taylor County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Taylor County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Taylor County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taylor County Middle School?
78.0% of students at Taylor County Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Taylor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (478) 862-5285
- Area population (ZIP 31006)
- 4,360
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 31006; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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