Total enrollment
1,176
-107 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
Taylor County
Georgia · Public K-12
Taylor County is one of Georgia's public-school counties, with 4 schools serving about 1,176 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $41,788.
4-year change in Taylor County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Taylor County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 27.7% | #107 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,176 | #129 of 137 | #2,649 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #121 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.5:1 | #2 of 137 | #407 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 100.0% | #8 of 137 | #23 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.4% | #74 of 137 | #711 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
7,786
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,176
students · 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
School enrollment
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)
- Taylor County Middle School· 33.9%
- Taylor County Elementary· 24.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County High School | Butler | High | 09-12 | 345 | · |
| Taylor County Primary School | Butler | Elementary | PK-02 | 342 | · |
| Taylor County Middle School | Butler | Middle | 06-08 | 245 | · |
| Taylor County Elementary | Butler | Elementary | 03-05 | 244 | · |
Cities in Taylor County
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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Taylor County has decreased 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,283 students to 1,176.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data