- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120186002002
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Perry · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Taylor County High School held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 120186002002 · Perry, FL High · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 19.4:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor County Primary School (574 students)
Taylor County High School held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Taylor County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Taylor County High School
639 students
- Taylor County
Taylor County Primary School
574 students
- Taylor County
Taylor County Elementary School
545 students
- Taylor County
Taylor County Middle School
503 students
- Taylor County 148
Taylor County Pre-K
148 students
- Steinhatchee S 112
Steinhatchee School
112 students
What this shows Taylor County High School reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor County High School compares
Taylor County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,512
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Taylor reports $13,512 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~639 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.