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Taylor High School

Public Grades 7-12

16^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 95% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Taylor High School in Taylor, AR, is a small, high-performing public school serving 264 students in grades 7 through 12, part of the Emerson Taylor Bradley School District. This school stands out for its consistent academic excellence, ranking 16th out of 293 high schools in Arkansas (95th percentile, 5-star rating) for the 2025-2026 school year, a remarkable achievement that places it in the top 10% of the state. With a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1 and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch (32.58%) compared to nearby schools, Taylor High School offers a supportive learning environment that drives strong outcomes.

Taylor High School excels particularly in science and English language arts, with proficiency rates in Science (55.9%) and Biology (65.7%) significantly outpacing state averages (44% and 42.7%, respectively). Its English Language Arts proficiency (46.1%) and Reading proficiency (49.2%) also exceed state averages, with 10th-grade Reading reaching 61.3%—22 percentage points above the state. This performance is a clear differentiator from nearby schools like Magnolia High School (ranked 216th) and Lafayette County High School (ranked 284th), which struggle in the bottom 30% of the state. However, the school faces a challenge in advanced math, with Algebra proficiency (36.3%) slightly below the state average (36.9%), a consistent trend that suggests a potential area for growth.

An interesting contrast emerges within the Emerson Taylor Bradley School District: while Emerson High School also performs well, Bradley High School shows more volatile results, dropping from 28th to 102nd in ranking. Notably, Taylor High School achieves its top-tier results with the lowest spending per student ($10,484) in the region, while lower-performing schools like Lafayette County High spend significantly more ($15,978). This underscores that factors like teacher quality, curriculum, and community support—not just funding—drive Taylor’s success, making it a standout choice for families seeking a high-quality education in a small-school setting.

264

Students ?

8.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,484

Per pupil spending ?

32.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

506 East Pine
Taylor, AR 71861

(870) 626-3303

District: Emerson Taylor Bradley School District

Feeder schools for Taylor High School:

Elementary:

Taylor Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.3%

Hispanic:

2.7%

American Indian:

1.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2016 → 95th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (47% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Arkansas high schools

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg51%

Arkansas avg41%

Middle school

82^nd of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 25%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to top 25% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

16^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 5%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 2% (2016) to top 5% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3High Schools in the Emerson Taylor Bradley School District

46^th of 251Emerson Taylor Bradley School District among Arkansas districts

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

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	70.8	82 of 327	74.9%	★★★★☆
2025	71.2	67 of 324	79.3%	★★★★☆
2024	89.8	22 of 335	93.4%	★★★★★
2023	83.4	34 of 330	89.7%	★★★★☆
2022	76.8	52 of 318	83.6%	★★★★☆
2021	84.2	33 of 330	90.0%	★★★★★
2019	80.6	41 of 319	87.1%	★★★★☆
2018	75.5	55 of 318	82.7%	★★★★☆
2017	69.2	78 of 315	75.2%	★★★★☆
2016	79.5	31 of 312	90.1%	★★★★★
2015	84.1	20 of 275	92.7%	★★★★★
2014	78.7	35 of 280	87.5%	★★★★☆
2013	75.9	43 of 278	84.5%	★★★★☆
2012	83.6	12 of 265	95.5%	★★★★★
2011	74.6	57 of 264	78.4%	★★★★☆
2010	77.6	37 of 254	85.4%	★★★★☆
2009	87.6	9 of 240	96.3%	★★★★★
2008	72.2	51 of 223	77.1%	★★★★☆
2007	65.3	79 of 225	64.9%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	85.7	16 of 293	94.5%	★★★★★
2025	83.3	20 of 291	93.1%	★★★★★
2024	83.7	24 of 305	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	86.2	28 of 295	90.5%	★★★★★
2022	79.7	30 of 282	89.4%	★★★★☆
2021	87.3	15 of 290	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	82.6	23 of 282	91.8%	★★★★★
2018	76.8	34 of 263	87.1%	★★★★☆
2017	83.8	22 of 264	91.7%	★★★★★
2016	93.8	5 of 269	98.1%	★★★★★
2015	84.5	7 of 267	97.4%	★★★★★
2014	88.8	5 of 268	98.1%	★★★★★
2013	83.1	11 of 271	95.9%	★★★★★
2012	77.8	16 of 266	94.0%	★★★★★
2011	89.3	2 of 266	99.2%	★★★★★
2010	91.0	2 of 262	99.2%	★★★★★
2009	84.5	7 of 261	97.3%	★★★★★
2008	75.1	23 of 256	91.0%	★★★★★
2007	73.4	25 of 258	90.3%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Biology66%+23 vs state

Science56%+12 vs state

Reading49%+9 vs state

English Language Arts46%+7 vs state

Mathematics41%-3 vs state

Algebra36%~ state avg

Geometry32%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)		ATLAS Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)			ATLAS Biology (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Taylor High School	Public	7-12	506 East Pine	Taylor	71861	Columbia County	Emerson Taylor Bradley School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 626-3303	264	33	8.1	32.6%	249 (94.3%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	85.7	16^th of 293 public high schools	94.5%		83.3	20^th of 291 public high schools	93.1%	4	51.0	36.3	48.9	48.4	46.1	48.9	40.9	48.9	61.3	49.2	46.9	34.1	40.9	36.3	36.3		32.2	32.2	59.2	52.3	55.9		67.8	65.7	$10,484	$148	$10,336
Bradley High School	Public	7-12	521 School Street	Bradley	71826	Lafayette County	Emerson Taylor Bradley School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 626-3307	147	22	6.7	69.4%	111 (75.5%)	30 (20.4%)	4 (2.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	60.7	102^nd of 293 public high schools	65.2%		66.8	64^th of 291 public high schools	78.0%	38	23.8	35.0	41.2	36.8	33.8	33.3	40.0	29.4	36.8	35.1	33.3	70.0	51.2	52.9	52.9		31.6	31.6	33.3	50.0	41.4		31.6	31.6	$13,948	$662	$13,286
Emerson High School	Public	7-12	212 Grayson	Emerson	71740	Columbia County	Emerson Taylor Bradley School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 626-3305	136	23	5.8	49.3%	92 (67.6%)	33 (24.3%)	5 (3.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	88.9	12^th of 293 public high schools	95.9%		68.5	58^th of 291 public high schools	80.1%	46	50.0	45.4	36.4	47.8	46.4	46.1	36.3	63.6	56.5	48.8	38.5	72.7	54.2	45.5	45.5		44.5	44.5	53.9	36.4	45.9		68.2	68.2	$12,953	$226	$12,726
Magnolia High School	Public	9-12	1400 High School Drive	Magnolia	71753	Columbia County	Magnolia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 234-2610	797	69	11.4	98.6%	275 (34.5%)	430 (54.0%)	52 (6.5%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.1%)	34.2	216^th of 293 public high schools	26.3%		32.6	216^th of 291 public high schools	25.8%				41.3	24.4	32.4			40.0	26.2	32.7				13.2	12.9	57.1	4.9	13.2				87.5	20.2	29.3	$13,500	$1,458	$12,043
Lafayette County High School	Public	7-12	1209 Alexander Lane	Stamps	71860	Lafayette County	Lafayette County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 533-4464	228	37	6.1	85.5%	51 (22.4%)	154 (67.5%)	11 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.3%)	4.5	284^th of 293 public high schools	3.1%		5.7	284^th of 291 public high schools	2.4%		8.6	13.3	3.8	5.9	8.0	13.0	20.0	3.8	8.8	11.5	4.3	13.4	9.5	0.0	0.0		2.9	2.9	13.0	13.4	13.2		3.0	3.0	$15,978	$2,345	$13,632

Frequently Asked Questions about Taylor High School

What schools feed into Taylor High School?

Taylor High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Taylor Elementary School

What district is Taylor High School in?

Emerson Taylor Bradley School District

How many students attend Taylor High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 264 students attended Taylor High School.

Is Taylor High School a good school?

Yes. Taylor High School ranks in the top 5.5% of Arkansas high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Taylor High School?

Students at Taylor High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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