Enrollment
639
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Perry, FL
Taylor County High School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120186002002
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor County High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Perry · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor County High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Perry, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor County High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor County High School
Taylor County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Perry, Florida, enrolling 639 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.9% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 639 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 982 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #579.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 262 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 639 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Taylor also operates Taylor County Primary School (574 students) and Taylor County Elementary School (545 students) alongside Taylor County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Taylor County High School compares
Taylor County High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,640
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
African American 28.6%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Taylor County High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylor, which includes Taylor County High School.
$12,640
Per student
+13%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 35.8%
Federal 27.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Taylor County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Pre-K | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Steinhatchee School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~639 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor County High School
How many students attend Taylor County High School?
Taylor County High School has 639 students enrolled. It is a high school in Perry, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor County High School is 19.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor County High School?
55.9% of students at Taylor County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor County High School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor County High School is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Perry, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor County High School?
Taylor County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Taylor County High School rank among public schools in Perry?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Perry, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Perry on the city page.
Is Taylor County High School a good school?
Taylor County High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Taylor?
Besides Taylor County High School, Taylor also operates Taylor County Primary School (574 students), Taylor County Elementary School (545 students), and Taylor County Middle School (503 students). See the Taylor district page for the complete list.
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