Below Average
#772 of 863 schools in MS
Taylorsville Attendance Center
School · Smith Co School Dist · Taylorsville, MS
A Smith Co School Dist school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
324 Hester St, Taylorsville, MS 39168
- Math 34% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs MS 48% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Taylorsville Attendance Center score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 46 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Taylorsville Attendance Center 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low211/100K
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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
$44,236
Median home value
$97,400
Median rent
$701/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39168; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in SMITH CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mize Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 816 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Smith Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,642NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Taylorsville Attendance Center is listed in SMITH CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taylorsville Attendance Center
Taylorsville Attendance Center is a public school in Taylorsville, MS, part of Smith Co School Dist, serving approximately 610 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #772 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taylorsville Attendance Center
What grades does Taylorsville Attendance Center serve?
Taylorsville Attendance Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Taylorsville Attendance Center?
Taylorsville Attendance Center has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylorsville Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylorsville Attendance Center is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taylorsville Attendance Center rank in MS?
Taylorsville Attendance Center ranks #772 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Taylorsville Attendance Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Taylorsville Attendance Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Taylorsville Attendance Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Taylorsville Attendance Center has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Taylorsville Attendance Center a charter school?
No, Taylorsville Attendance Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Taylorsville Attendance Center a Title I school?
No, Taylorsville Attendance Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taylorsville Attendance Center?
88.5% of students at Taylorsville Attendance Center 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 610
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Smith County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (601) 785-6942
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 39168)
- 5,950
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 43
Official sources & links
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39168; 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
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