Summary:
In zip code 32347, located in Perry, Florida, there is one high school, Taylor County High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 with an enrollment of 639 students and is part of the Taylor County School District.
Taylor County High School presents a mixed picture for parents. The school has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 482nd out of 838 Florida high schools, and its state ranking has dropped from the 56th percentile to the 42nd percentile in the past year, indicating a declining trajectory. A major concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 59.1%, which is nearly double the state average of 31.4% and likely contributes to low academic performance in key areas. For example, only 29% of students are proficient in Algebra 1 (compared to 63% statewide) and 44% in 9th Grade English Language Arts (compared to 60% statewide). The graduation rate is 81.5%, significantly below the state average of 92.2%, though this is higher than what might be expected given the high absenteeism, possibly due to strong credit recovery programs.
On a positive note, the school shows strengths in specific subjects, with 79% of students proficient in US History (exceeding the state average of 74%) and 66% proficient in Biology 1 (close to the state average). The school spends $10,193 per student, a moderate amount, but this investment is not translating into competitive outcomes in foundational math and literacy. With a free/reduced lunch rate of 52.74%, the school serves a majority of economically disadvantaged students, and the student-teacher ratio of 20.6:1 is slightly higher than typical. Overall, parents should be aware of the high absenteeism and declining test scores, while noting the school's relative success in history and biology.
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