Summary:
The Taylor County school district in Georgia consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly low-income student population, with all of the elementary schools having 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools in the district, Taylor County Primary School stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.8, which could benefit its high-need student population. Meanwhile, Taylor County Elementary has the highest proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments, with 42.9% of 5th graders proficient in math, compared to the district-wide average of 26.3% for 6th-8th grade math.
However, the schools in Taylor County generally perform below the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 7.8% to 46.8%. The district also faces challenges with declining statewide rankings for its middle and high schools. Despite these challenges, the data suggests that further investigation into the practices and strategies used at Taylor County Elementary could provide insights for improving performance across the district.
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