Taylor County High School reports 171 white students for 2024-25

In the 2024-25 school year, Taylor County High School had 171 white students enrolled, reflecting a 6.6% decline from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

The school’s total enrollment reached 349 students during the same period. White students accounted for 49% of the student body, making this group the largest at the school.

Located in Taylor County School District, the school’s central office is based in Butler.

Of the four schools in the Taylor County School District, Taylor County High School reported the greatest number of white students for the 2024-25 school year, with 171 enrolled.

Georgia’s public schools enrolled more than 1.7 million students, based on data from the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Enrollment figures showed 787,206 students in elementary grades (45.9%), 388,733 in middle school (22.7%), and 539,092 in high school (31.4%).

Chronic absenteeism continues to pose challenges for Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more school days in 2024, according to Georgia Department of Education. To address the issue, GaDOE introduced a statewide strategy that includes an up-to-date attendance dashboard, a public awareness initiative, and targeted support for high-need districts to improve attendance.

In 2025, state lawmakers amended school attendance policies, prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The legislation also set new reporting standards and provided for programs that help students graduate through alternative methods.

For 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was around 14:1, outperforming the national average of 15:1.