FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
Overall, there were 246 students enrolled in district’s second-grade in the 2023-24 school year, making up 9.0% of the student body in the district.
The number of students in the second-grade grew by 2.5% compared to the year before.
Taylor County School District also had a high enrollment for the kindergarten, the second highest recorded in the district.
Within the district, Taylor County Primary School had the most second-grade students in the 2023-24 school year.
Data showed that Taylor County School District enrolled a total of 2,720 students in the 2023-24 school year, the 16th lowest enrollment in Florida.
It was also ranked 16th lowest in the year before.
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.
| Schools | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Steinhatchee School | 122 |
| Taylor County Elementary School | 552 |
| Taylor County High School | 671 |
| Taylor County Middle School | 583 |
| Taylor County Pre-K | 152 |
| Taylor County Primary School | 635 |
| Total Taylor County School District | 2,720 |
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