Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Taylor High School

Public Grades 7-12

20^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 93% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Taylor High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Taylor, Arkansas, with a total enrollment of 259 students. The school is part of the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District, which is ranked 51 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Taylor High School has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 30 high schools in Arkansas for the past several years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 20th out of 291 high schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science significantly higher than the state and district averages. For example, the school's 10th-grade proficiency rate in English Language Arts (48.1%) and 9th-grade proficiency rate in Reading (55.9%) were notably higher than the state averages (34.2% and 31.3%, respectively).

Compared to nearby schools, such as Emerson High School and Bradley High School, which have significantly higher rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, Taylor High School serves a more economically advantaged student population. This suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's exceptional academic performance, which is also reflected in its higher college readiness metrics, such as ACT proficiency rates, compared to the district and state averages.

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%

See top rated Arkansas high schools

Compare Taylor High School to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (42% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Arkansas high schools

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg45%

Arkansas avg36%

Middle school

67^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From top 7% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

20^th of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 7%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 3% (2015) to top 7% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3High Schools in the Emerson Taylor Bradley School District

51^st of 250Emerson 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

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
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

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
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 (2024-2025) ?

Science52%+14 vs state

Biology52%+14 vs state

Reading44%+9 vs state

English Language Arts44%+9 vs state

Mathematics39%~ state avg

Algebra26%-4 vs state

Geometry17%-4 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Taylor High School and help other families decide.

Rate Taylor High School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Taylor High School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)			ATLAS Algebra (2025)		ATLAS Geometry (2025)			ATLAS Science (2025)			ATLAS Biology (2025)			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 (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	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%)	83.3	20^th of 291 public high schools	93.1%		83.7	24^th of 305 public high schools	92.1%	4	42.0	37.5	50.0	48.1	44.1	42.0	35.4	55.9	48.1	44.5	40.0	37.5	38.8	26.5	26.5		17.6	17.3	52.0	52.1	52.0		52.9	51.9	$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%)	66.8	64^th of 291 public high schools	78.0%		81	28^th of 305 public high schools	90.8%	36	21.4	25.0	15.4	56.5	28.8	32.1	25.0	15.4	56.5	31.7	39.2	37.5	38.4	23.1	23.1		45.4	45.4	42.8	33.4	38.5		65.2	65.2	$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%)	68.5	58^th of 291 public high schools	80.1%		79.6	33^rd of 305 public high schools	89.2%	25	21.0	46.2	36.3	43.5	36.4	26.3	53.9	40.9	39.1	39.0	36.9	46.2	40.6	27.8	27.8		13.0	25.9	36.9	61.6	46.9		39.1	39.1	$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%)	32.6	216^th of 291 public high schools	25.8%		27.6	240^th of 305 public high schools	21.3%	24			24.1	26.8	25.6			24.7	30.6	28.0				13.3	13.3	54.2	1.8	8.3				94.4	15.3	22.7	$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%)	5.7	284^th of 291 public high schools	2.4%		15.3	279^th of 305 public high schools	8.5%	5	6.9	0.0	0.0	5.8	2.9	13.8	0.0	2.4	11.7	6.6	6.8	0.0	3.4	0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0	6.9	3.2	5.0		3.4	3.3	$15,978	$2,345	$13,632

Frequently Asked Questions about Taylor High School

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.

What district is Taylor High School in?

Emerson Taylor Bradley School District

Is Taylor High School a good school?

Yes. Taylor High School ranks in the top 6.9% of Arkansas high schools.

How many students attend Taylor High School?

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

What schools feed into Taylor High School?

Taylor High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Taylor Elementary School

Rate Taylor High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

ARArkansas High School Rankings

ARArkansas District Rankings

Schools in Taylor, AR

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Taylor High School!

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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.