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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.

7-year change in Taylor County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,128
-311 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
98%
was 99%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
2,128
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
White
95%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
97%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 5 schools in Taylor County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Grafton High SchoolGraftonHigh09-12658·
Taylor County Middle SchoolGraftonMiddle05-08640·
Anna Jarvis Elementary SchoolGraftonElementaryPK-04461·
West Taylor Elementary SchoolFlemingtonElementaryPK-04262·
Flemington Elementary SchoolFlemingtonElementaryPK-04107·

Cities in Taylor County

Grafton3 schoolsFlemington2 schools

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 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,128 students, declined 13% from the 2,439 reported in SY 2017-18.

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

How many public schools are in Taylor County?
Taylor County, West Virginia has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,128 students.
How many high schools are in Taylor County?
Taylor County, West Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 658 students.
How many middle schools are in Taylor County?
Taylor County, West Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 640 students.
How many elementary schools are in Taylor County?
Taylor County, West Virginia has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 830 students.
What is the largest school district in Taylor County?
Taylor County Schools is the largest school district in Taylor County, serving approximately 2,128 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Taylor County?
Taylor County, West Virginia has a population of approximately 16,487, with a median age of 44. About 20.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Taylor County?
Median household income in Taylor County is $57,795, above the West Virginia average of $56,023. About 10.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Taylor County?
Approximately 20.5% of adults 25 and older in Taylor County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Taylor County schools?
Across Taylor County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Taylor County?
Taylor County residents are approximately 95% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data