Best High Schools in Taylor County, TX

Taylor County, TX has 17 high schools with 8,098 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Taylor County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Taylor County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Premier H S Of Abilene

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Premier High Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 146 Students

2. Wylie H S

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wylie Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1467 Students

3. Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 372 Students

4. Clyde H S

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clyde Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 441 Students

5. Jim Ned H S

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jim Ned Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students

6. Eula H S

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Eula Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students

7. Abilene H S

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1966 Students

8. Cooper H S

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1716 Students

9. Merkel H S

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 327 Students

10. Winters H S

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Winters Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students

Best Middle Schools in Taylor County, TX

Taylor County, TX has 11 middle schools with 5,782 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Taylor County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Taylor County exceed expectations.

1. Wylie East J H

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wylie Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students

2. Jim Ned Middle

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jim Ned Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students

3. Wylie West J H

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wylie Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 972 Students

4. Eula J H

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Eula Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 113 Students

5. Clyde J H

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clyde Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students

6. Merkel Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students

7. Clack Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 707 Students

8. Madison Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 785 Students

9. Mann Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 879 Students

10. Craig Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Abilene Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 783 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Taylor County, TX

Taylor County, TX has 30 elementary schools with 12,848 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Taylor County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Taylor County exceed expectations.

1. Wylie West Int

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wylie Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 459 Students

2. Wylie East El

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wylie Isd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 789 Students

3. Buffalo Gap El

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jim Ned Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students

4. Lawn El

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jim Ned Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students

5. Austin El

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students

6. Dyess El

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 617 Students

7. Eula El

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Eula Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 263 Students

8. Merkel El

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Merkel Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students

9. Thomas El

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Abilene Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students

10. Clyde Int

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clyde Cisd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 307 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Taylor County, TX

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Taylor County, TX has a total population of 143,208 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Taylor County, TX

27,473

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Taylor County, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

27.71 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

22.80 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Taylor County, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Taylor County, TX.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,178 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

64 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Taylor County, TX Internet Health Assessment.

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