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Taylor County Middle School

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Taylor County Middle School ranks 260 th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

260^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 55% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Taylor County Middle School in Butler, GA, serves 245 students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Taylor County district. This rural school has made remarkable strides in recent years, climbing from the bottom quarter of Georgia middle schools to above the state median—now ranking 260th out of 578 schools (55th percentile, 3 stars) in 2025-2026, up from 437th just four years earlier.

One of the school's standout achievements is its dramatic reduction in chronic absenteeism, which dropped from 20.5% in 2022-2023 to just 7.7% in 2025-2026—far better than the state average of 17.7% and significantly lower than nearby Fort Valley Middle School (23.7%) and Crawford County Middle School (22.6%). Academically, the school now outperforms both of those regional peers in nearly every subject. In 8th grade math, 48.2% of students are proficient, exceeding the state average (46.3%) and well ahead of Fort Valley (31.8%) and Crawford County (34.9%). The school also shines in HS Physical Science, with 73.9% proficiency versus 60.9% statewide, and in Social Studies (40.7% vs. 40.2% state average). Math gains have been especially strong in 6th and 7th grades, where proficiency rates more than doubled over three years.

Despite these successes, there are areas for continued focus. General 8th grade science proficiency sits at just 8.6%, well below the state average of 29.7%, and the school's African American student subgroup ranks lower than the school overall. English Language Arts scores from the current year are not yet available and will be released in December. Still, with increased per-student spending (now $14,539), a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.7, and a clear upward trajectory, Taylor County Middle School demonstrates that sustained improvement is possible even in high-poverty settings—100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch—making it a compelling option for families in the area.

245

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,539

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

52 RL McDougald Drive
Butler, GA 31006

(478) 862-5285

District: Taylor County

Students who attend Taylor County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Taylor County High School

Feeder schools for Taylor County Middle School:

Elementary:	Taylor County Elementary
	Taylor County Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.8%

African American:

45.3%

Two or more races:

3.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 40th percentile in 2016 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Georgia median (55th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 21 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg39%

Georgia avg42%

260^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 15 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

123^rd of 201Taylor County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.6	260 of 578	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	45.2	298 of 585	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.7	338 of 578	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.3	381 of 569	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	22.8	434 of 558	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.1	354 of 542	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.7	336 of 559	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.3	371 of 543	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.0	323 of 539	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	41.0	326 of 545	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	34.9	356 of 537	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	39.2	379 of 521	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	43.0	360 of 527	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.6	309 of 508	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	42.0	337 of 504	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	46.4	302 of 494	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	44.4	303 of 466	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	37.9	338 of 462	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	50.8	251 of 445	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	36.6	319 of 420	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	31.1	330 of 480	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	31.9	328 of 494	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.4	349 of 489	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.1	371 of 485	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.3	411 of 482	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	52.4	240 of 550	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.1	239 of 567	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.5	292 of 558	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.5	400 of 553	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.1	419 of 544	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	46.3	278 of 550	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.0	341 of 569	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.3	360 of 561	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.7	309 of 559	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	22.3	435 of 553	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.7	194 of 404	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.2	224 of 415	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.2	256 of 417	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.1	292 of 429	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	14.6	383 of 425	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)56th percentile~ school

White (2026)52nd percentile-3 vs school

Male (2026)49th percentile-6 vs school

African American (2026)31st percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

HS Physical Science74%+13 vs state

Mathematics42%~ state avg

Social Studies41%~ state avg

Science9%-21 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Taylor County Middle School	Public	6-8	52 RL McDougald Drive	Butler	31006	Taylor County	Taylor County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 862-5285	245	23	10.7	100.0%	117 (47.8%)	111 (45.3%)	7 (2.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	50.6	260^th of 578 public middle schools	55.0%		45.2	298^th of 585 public middle schools	49.1%	38		38.9	39.5	48.2	8.6	40.7	73.9	$14,539	$1,259	$13,279
Crawford County Middle School	Public	6-8	401 East Agency St	Roberta	31078	Crawford County	Crawford County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 836-3181	373	27	13.8	97.9%	254 (68.1%)	82 (22.0%)	17 (4.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.1%)	35.1	364^th of 578 public middle schools	37.0%		22.3	453^rd of 585 public middle schools	22.6%	89	85.7	11.3	22.6	34.9	34.0	33.0		$12,349	$814	$11,535
Fort Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	712 Peggy Dr	Fort Valley	31030	Peach County	Peach County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 825-2413	434	33	13.0	100.0%	41 (9.4%)	284 (65.4%)	96 (22.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.3%)	22.4	450^th of 578 public middle schools	22.1%		24.2	442^nd of 585 public middle schools	24.4%	8	94.7	18.6	19.3	31.8	15.0	17.4	63.2	$13,015	$1,047	$11,969

Frequently Asked Questions about Taylor County Middle School

Is Taylor County Middle School a good school?

Taylor County Middle School ranks 260^th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Taylor County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Taylor County Middle School usually go on to attend Taylor County High School

What district is Taylor County Middle School in?

Taylor County

How many students attend Taylor County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 245 students attended Taylor County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Taylor County Middle School?

Students at Taylor County Middle School are 48% White, 45% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026

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2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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