- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Perry, FL
Taylor County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120186001949
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor County Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Perry · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor County Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Perry, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Taylor County Middle School shrank from 627 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 120186001949 · Perry, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 14.8:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor County High School (639 students)
Taylor County Middle School shrank from 627 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Taylor County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taylor County
Taylor County High School
639 students
- Taylor County
Taylor County Primary School
574 students
- Taylor County
Taylor County Elementary School
545 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor County Middle School compares
Taylor County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Florida - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 149 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
African American 27.4%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Taylor County Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Pre-K | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Steinhatchee School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor County Middle 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
- 148
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~503 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor County Middle School
How many students attend Taylor County Middle School?
Taylor County Middle School has 503 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Perry, FL. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Middle School?
61.6% of students at Taylor County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor County Middle School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Perry, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor County Middle School?
Taylor County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Perry?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County Middle School ranks #5 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 Middle School, Taylor also operates Taylor County High School (639 students), Taylor County Primary School (574 students), and Taylor County Elementary School (545 students). See the Taylor district page for the complete list.