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Taylor County

Georgia · Public K-12

Taylor County is one of Georgia's public-school counties, with 4 campuses serving about 1,176 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $41,788.

7-year change in Taylor County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,176
-239 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
50%
was 55%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
42%
was 41%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,176
NCES CCD
Median income
$41,788
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
586 students
Middle
1
245 students
High
1
345 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Taylor County Public Schools
1,176 students · 1 district in Taylor County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Taylor County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
59%
Hispanic
1%
Black
38%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
50%
Hispanic
3%
Black
42%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
44
19.8% under 18

Test scores in Taylor County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Taylor County Middle School· 33.9%
  2. Taylor County Elementary· 24.1%

See all 2 schools in Taylor County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Taylor County High SchoolButlerHigh09-12345·
Taylor County Primary SchoolButlerElementaryPK-02342·
Taylor County Middle SchoolButlerMiddle06-08245·
Taylor County ElementaryButlerElementary03-05244·

Cities in Taylor County

Butler4 schools

About Taylor County

In Georgia, Taylor County is a compact county of about 7,786 residents. 4 public schools across the county enrolls about 1,176 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $41,788, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 22%. That income level is 33% lower than the Georgia median.

In terms of grade levels, Taylor County spans 2 elementary schools (586 students), 1 middle school (245), and 1 high school (345).

Taylor County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,176 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Taylor County has decreased 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,415 students to 1,176. The school count fell from 5 to 4 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 55% to 50% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Taylor County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Taylor County?
Taylor County, Georgia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,176 students.
How many high schools are in Taylor County?
Taylor County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 345 students.
How many middle schools are in Taylor County?
Taylor County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 245 students.
How many elementary schools are in Taylor County?
Taylor County, Georgia has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 586 students.
What is the largest school district in Taylor County?
Taylor County Public Schools is the largest school district in Taylor County, serving approximately 1,176 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Taylor County?
Taylor County has roughly 7,786 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Taylor County?
Median household income in Taylor County is $41,788, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 21.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Taylor County?
Approximately 17.5% of adults 25 and older in Taylor County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Taylor County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Taylor County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Taylor County schools?
Across Taylor County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.6 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data