Summary:
Perry, Florida, is home to a single high school, Taylor County High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 with 639 students and is part of the Taylor County School District, a district ranked in the 56th percentile statewide.
The most critical issue for this school is a severe chronic absenteeism crisis: 59.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2023-2024 school year, nearly double the state average of 31.4%. This directly correlates with a below-average graduation rate of 81.5% (compared to the state's 92.2%) and a declining state ranking, which fell from 375th (3 stars) in 2024-2025 to 482nd (2 stars) in 2025-2026. Academic performance is inconsistent; while the school excels in US History (79% proficiency, above the state average) and showed strong Geometry scores in 2024-2025 (70%), it struggles profoundly in Algebra 1 (29% proficiency in 2025-2026, far below the state's 63%) and English Language Arts (44% proficiency for 9th and 10th graders).
With 52.74% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a majority economically disadvantaged population. Per-student spending is $10,193, but outcomes suggest funding is not translating into success, particularly in foundational math and literacy. The school's performance is volatile and often below district averages—for example, Algebra 1 proficiency at the high school (29%) is dramatically lower than the district's 76% in 2025-2026. Improving attendance and targeting intensive support in Algebra 1 and ELA are likely the most impactful steps to reverse the school's downward trajectory.
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