Total enrollment
2,128
-169 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
Taylor County
West Virginia · Public K-12
For a West Virginia county, Taylor County operates a compact public-school system: 5 schools and 2,128 students, broken out as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Taylor County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
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 West Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,128 | #36 of 49 | #2,171 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #43 of 49 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #33 of 49 | #1,273 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 4.9% | #43 of 47 | #2,620 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
16,487
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
2,128
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$57,795
Above West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
3
830 students
Middle
1
640 students
High
1
658 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Taylor County Schools
2,128 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+
20.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.5%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.5% under 18
Test scores in Taylor County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- West Taylor Elementary School· 57.0%
- Grafton High School· 47.0%
- Taylor County Middle School· 34.0%
- Anna Jarvis Elementary School· 27.0%
- Flemington Elementary School· 15.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton High School | Grafton | High | 09-12 | 658 | · |
| Taylor County Middle School | Grafton | Middle | 05-08 | 640 | · |
| Anna Jarvis Elementary School | Grafton | Elementary | PK-04 | 461 | · |
| West Taylor Elementary School | Flemington | Elementary | PK-04 | 262 | · |
| Flemington Elementary School | Flemington | Elementary | PK-04 | 107 | · |
Cities in Taylor County
About Taylor County
Across the small West Virginia county of Taylor County of about 16,487 residents, the public-school footprint covers 5 schools and about 2,128 students.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $57,795, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 10%.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Taylor County comprises 3 elementary schools (830 students), 1 middle school (640), and 1 high school (658).
The largest single district in Taylor County is Taylor County Schools, which alone enrolls about 2,128 students.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,128 students, declined 7% from the 2,297 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Taylor County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data