Middle Schools in Taylor

In the Taylor district, there is one middle school, Taylor County Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Perry, Florida, with an enrollment of 503 students.

Taylor County Middle School shows a mix of strong and weak academic areas. The school is a standout in advanced math, with 92% of students proficient in Algebra 1, far exceeding the state average of 63%. Seventh-grade math is also a strength, with 70% proficiency compared to the state's 53%. However, performance in 6th and 8th grade math lags significantly, with only 42% and 44% proficiency respectively. The school's state ranking has been volatile, dropping to the 28th percentile in 2024-2025 before recovering to the 38th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 2-star rating. A major concern is chronic absenteeism, which affects 58.4% of students—nearly double the state average of 31.4%. The school spends $10,592 per student with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1, and 67% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

The most dramatic finding is the volatility in 8th grade science, which plummeted to 26% proficiency in 2024-2025 before rebounding to 56% in 2025-2026, surpassing the state average. This suggests a possible change in instruction or a unique cohort of students. The school's performance often mirrors the district's, as it is the only middle school in the area, except in Algebra 1 where it significantly outperforms the district average. For parents, this school offers excellent advanced math opportunities but struggles with consistent performance across all grades and subjects, with absenteeism being a key systemic challenge to address.