For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 623 students in Taylor County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Taylor County, FL is Taylor County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Taylor County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylor County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Lafayette St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2516
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2516
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Jail Services
Alternative School
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2536
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2536
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
318 N Clark St
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-2500
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Taylor County, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Taylor County, FL include Taylor County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Taylor County?
4 public middle schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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