Taylor School District

318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347-2930
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,524 students in Taylor School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Taylor School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,211 Schools
# Students
2,524 Students
2,856,324 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
155,065 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Taylor School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#57 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
47%
52%
41%
52%
39%
52%
82%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
38%
% Black
26%
21%
% White
63%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,456 is higher than the state median of $12,026. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,281 is higher than the state median of $11,677. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,456
$12,026
Spending / Student
$14,281
$11,677

Best Taylor School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steinhatchee School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1209 Se 1st Ave
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
(352) 498-3304
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Taylor County Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Green St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2530
Gr: 3-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Taylor County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 E Lafayette St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2516
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Taylor County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 N Johnson Stripling Rd
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2525
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Jail Services
Alternative School
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2536
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Pre-k
1000 Howard St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2506
Gr: PK | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 148:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Howard St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2506
Gr: K-2 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Taylor School District?
Taylor School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,524 students.
What is the rank of Taylor School District?
Taylor School District is ranked #58 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor School District?
63% of Taylor School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Taylor School District?
Taylor School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Taylor School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,281 is higher than the state median of $11,677. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,524 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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