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Taylor County High School

Q: Is Taylor County High School a good school?

Taylor County High School ranks 375 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

375^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 56% of Florida high schools

Summary

Located in Perry, Florida, Taylor County High School serves 671 students in grades 9-12. The school has seen fluctuating performance over the past decade, currently ranking 375 out of 844 Florida high schools with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school's graduation rates have ranged from 79.5% to 89.7% in recent years, slightly below the state average, it faces significant challenges. Taylor County High has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.9% to 59.1%, much higher than the state's 15-20% average. Academically, the school's test scores are below the state average in most subjects, except for Geometry and Biology 1. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 57.72% to 74.81% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the state's 50-60% average.

Despite increased spending per student, from $8,586 in 2020-2021 to $11,421 in 2023-2024, the school's performance has declined over the past decade. To improve student outcomes, Taylor County High School should consider implementing targeted interventions, addressing attendance issues, and exploring ways to leverage its increased resources more effectively.

639

Students ?

20.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,193

Per pupil spending ?

52.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

900 N Johnson Stripling Rd
Perry, FL 32347

(850) 838-2525

District: Taylor

Feeder schools for Taylor County High School:

Elementary:	Steinhatchee School
	Taylor County Elementary School
	Taylor County Primary School
Middle:	Taylor County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.3%

African American:

28.6%

Two or more races:

5.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 43rd percentile in 2014 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2014

✓Above the Florida median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Florida average (82% vs 92%)

!High chronic absenteeism (59% vs 31% Florida)

!Algebra 1 scores 26 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg59%

Florida avg62%

375^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	46.8	375 of 844	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.2	408 of 807	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.2	455 of 792	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.9	455 of 774	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.4	428 of 746	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.8	423 of 734	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	28.9	483 of 716	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	32.0	448 of 714	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	45.2	325 of 693	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	41.6	393 of 687	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	51.2	274 of 648	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	46.6	271 of 606	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.4	241 of 622	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	66.8	199 of 620	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.9	234 of 587	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.4	177 of 577	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	55.1	255 of 563	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	45.8	275 of 477	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	34.6	348 of 487	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	44.1	293 of 484	39.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Biology 176%+5 vs state

US History72%~ state avg

Geometry70%+15 vs state

English Language Arts48%-9 vs state

Algebra 134%-26 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Taylor County High School	Public	9-12	900 N Johnson Stripling Rd	Perry	32347	Taylor County	Taylor	No	No	No	No	(850) 838-2525	639	31	20.6	52.7%	385 (60.3%)	183 (28.6%)	20 (3.1%)	7 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	38 (5.9%)	46.8	375^th of 844 public high schools	55.6%		41.2	408^th of 807 public high schools	49.4%	33	38.0	56.0	34.0	70.0	76.0	72.0	$10,193	$845	$9,348
Taylor County Jail Services	Public	8-12	318 N Clark St	Perry	32347	Taylor County	Taylor	No	No	No	No	(850) 838-2536	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Taylor County High School

How many students attend Taylor County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 639 students attended Taylor County High School.

What schools feed into Taylor County High School?

Taylor County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Steinhatchee School
Elementary : Taylor County Elementary School
Elementary : Taylor County Primary School
Middle : Taylor County Middle School

Is Taylor County High School a good school?

Taylor County High School ranks 375^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Taylor County High School in?

Taylor

What is the racial makeup of Taylor County High School?

Students at Taylor County High School are 60% White, 29% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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