Taylor County Schools

The Taylor County Schools district in West Virginia consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with some notable differences in academic performance across the schools.

The standout schools in the district are West Taylor Elementary School, which ranks 47th out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools and significantly outperforms the district and state averages in math and English language arts proficiency, and Flemington Elementary School, which has the highest math proficiency rates among the elementary schools and the lowest student-teacher ratio in the district. In contrast, Anna Jarvis Elementary School lags behind the district and state averages, potentially due to its high student-teacher ratio of 15.5.

The data also reveals a concerning trend for Taylor County Middle School, whose statewide ranking has dropped from 58th out of 168 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 121st out of 171 in 2020-2021, indicating a potential decline in performance over time. Additionally, Grafton High School has a significantly lower math proficiency rate compared to the state average, suggesting room for improvement in this area. Overall, the Taylor County Schools district has a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students receive a quality education.