Taylor County Public Schools
Taylor County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
47
public schools
Total Enrollment
24,454
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the Taylor County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Texas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Taylor County has 5 district entries. ABILENE ISD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 28 schools.
School records are spread across 7 listed communities. ABILENE has the most listed schools, with 36 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 21 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
4 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
47
in Taylor County
Reported Enrollment
24,454
47 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
2
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Taylor County
ABILENE ISD
WYLIE ISD
JIM NED CISD
MERKEL ISD
TRENT ISD
47 Public Schools in Taylor County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 47 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABILENE H S | Profile | ABILENE ISD | ABILENE, 79603City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,966 |
| COOPER H S | Profile | ABILENE ISD | ABILENE, 79605City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,716 |
| WYLIE H S | Profile | WYLIE ISD | ABILENE, 79606City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,467 |
| WYLIE WEST J H | Profile | WYLIE ISD | ABILENE, 79606City: Midsize | 5–8 | Middle | 972 |
| MANN MIDDLE | Listed only | ABILENE ISD | ABILENE, 79603City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 879 |
| LONG EARLY LEARNING CENTER | Listed only | ABILENE ISD | ABILENE, 79603City: Midsize | PK | Other | 809 |
| WYLIE EAST EL | Listed only | WYLIE ISD | ABILENE, 79606Rural: Fringe | KG–3 | Primary | 789 |
| MADISON MIDDLE | Listed only | ABILENE ISD | ABILENE, 79605City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 785 |
| CRAIG MIDDLE | Listed only | ABILENE ISD | ABILENE, 79601City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 783 |
| TEXAS LEADERSHIP OF ABILENE | Listed only | TEXAS LEADERSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SAN ANGELO, 76906City: Midsize | KG–12 | Charter | 727 |
| AUSTIN EL | Listed only | ABILENE ISD | ABILENE, 79605City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 724 |
| CLACK MIDDLE | Listed only | ABILENE ISD | ABILENE, 79605City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 707 |
| TAYLOR EL | Listed only | ABILENE ISD | ABILENE, 79601Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 658 |
| PURCELL EL | Listed only | ABILENE ISD | ABILENE, 79603City: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 635 |
| DYESS EL | Listed only | ABILENE ISD | ABILENE, 79606Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 617 |
| MERKEL EL | Listed only | MERKEL ISD | MERKEL, 79536Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 565 |
| BASSETTI EL | Listed only | ABILENE ISD | ABILENE, 79606City: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 553 |
| WYLIE EAST J H | Listed only | WYLIE ISD | ABILENE, 79606City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 524 |
| WARD EL | Listed only | ABILENE ISD | ABILENE, 79606City: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 494 |
| ORTIZ EL | Listed only | ABILENE ISD | ABILENE, 79603City: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 484 |
ABILENE H S
ABILENE ISD
ABILENE, 79603 / City: Midsize
COOPER H S
ABILENE ISD
ABILENE, 79605 / City: Midsize
WYLIE H S
WYLIE ISD
ABILENE, 79606 / City: Midsize
WYLIE WEST J H
WYLIE ISD
ABILENE, 79606 / City: Midsize
MANN MIDDLE
ABILENE ISD
ABILENE, 79603 / City: Midsize
LONG EARLY LEARNING CENTER
ABILENE ISD
ABILENE, 79603 / City: Midsize
WYLIE EAST EL
WYLIE ISD
ABILENE, 79606 / Rural: Fringe
MADISON MIDDLE
ABILENE ISD
ABILENE, 79605 / City: Midsize
CRAIG MIDDLE
ABILENE ISD
ABILENE, 79601 / City: Midsize
TEXAS LEADERSHIP OF ABILENE
TEXAS LEADERSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAN ANGELO, 76906 / City: Midsize
AUSTIN EL
ABILENE ISD
ABILENE, 79605 / City: Midsize
CLACK MIDDLE
ABILENE ISD
ABILENE, 79605 / City: Midsize
TAYLOR EL
ABILENE ISD
ABILENE, 79601 / Rural: Fringe
PURCELL EL
ABILENE ISD
ABILENE, 79603 / City: Midsize
DYESS EL
ABILENE ISD
ABILENE, 79606 / Rural: Fringe
MERKEL EL
MERKEL ISD
MERKEL, 79536 / Rural: Distant
BASSETTI EL
ABILENE ISD
ABILENE, 79606 / City: Midsize
WYLIE EAST J H
WYLIE ISD
ABILENE, 79606 / City: Midsize
WARD EL
ABILENE ISD
ABILENE, 79606 / City: Midsize
ORTIZ EL
ABILENE ISD
ABILENE, 79603 / City: Midsize
Taylor County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Taylor County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Texas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Taylor County public school directory?
The directory lists 47 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Taylor County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Taylor County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Taylor County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 4 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Taylor County?
Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Taylor County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.