- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Butler, GA
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130480002440
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor County High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Butler · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor County High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Butler, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Taylor County High School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130480002440 · Butler, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 10.5:1 · 97.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor County Primary School (342 students)
Taylor County High School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia 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
345 students
- Taylor County
Taylor County Primary School
342 students
- Taylor County
Taylor County Middle School
245 students
- Taylor County
Taylor County Elementary
244 students
What this shows Taylor County High School reports 345 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 Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 60% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 8% in Georgia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$16,136
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
African American 43.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Taylor County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Taylor County reports $16,136 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor County High School
How many students attend Taylor County High School?
Taylor County High School has 345 students enrolled. It is a high school in Butler, GA. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor County High School is 10.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor County High School?
97.0% of students at Taylor County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor County High School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor County High School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Butler, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor County High School?
Taylor County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Butler?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Butler, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Taylor County?
Besides Taylor County High School, Taylor County also operates Taylor County Primary School (342 students), Taylor County Middle School (245 students), and Taylor County Elementary (244 students). See the Taylor County district page for the complete list.