Serving 651 students in grades 5-8, Taylor County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taylor County Middle School's student population of 651 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Taylor County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor County Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#368 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
98%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor County Middle School's ranking?
Taylor County Middle School is ranked #368 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Taylor County Middle School?
651 students attend Taylor County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Taylor County Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor County Middle School?
Taylor County Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Taylor County Middle School offer ?
Taylor County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Taylor County Middle School part of?
Taylor County Middle School is part of Taylor County Schools School District.
School Reviews
1 9/9/2017
Taylor county middle school does almost nothing about bullying. The children who bully don't just need a "talking to", they need to be kick out for a long period of time to wake up their parents. They have earn it.
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