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Enrollment Analysis: Did Taylor County's school district enrollment rise or fall in 2023-24 school year?

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FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

Taylor County school district welcomed 2,720 students in the 2023-24 school year, 2.3% less than the previous year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Data also showed that the second-grade had the largest classes with 246 students, while 12th-grade had the least number of students that year with just 121 students.

Taylor County School District has a main office in Perry and is the only school district within Taylor County.

Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.

According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.

Governor DeSantis's budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers' salaries and other instructional personnel.

Enrollment in Taylor County Over 7 Years
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Change in Taylor County School District
DistrictTotal Enrollment in 2023-24Total Enrollment in 2022-23% Change
Taylor County School District2,7202,783-2.3

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