Serving 610 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Taylorsville Attendance Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taylorsville Attendance Center's student population of 610 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Taylorsville Attendance Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylorsville Attendance Center is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#613 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
57%
47%
White
38%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylorsville Attendance Center's ranking?
Taylorsville Attendance Center is ranked #613 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Taylorsville Attendance Center often compared to?
Taylorsville Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Mize Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taylorsville Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Taylorsville Attendance Center is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Taylorsville Attendance Center?
610 students attend Taylorsville Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Taylorsville Attendance Center students are Black, 38% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylorsville Attendance Center?
Taylorsville Attendance Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Taylorsville Attendance Center offer ?
Taylorsville Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Taylorsville Attendance Center part of?
Taylorsville Attendance Center is part of Smith Co School District.
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