| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District | Buffalo Gap | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 1,624 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Wylie Independent School District | Abilene | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 5,419 | 8 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Merkel Independent School District | Merkel | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1,140 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Abilene Independent School District | Abilene | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 15,253 | 28 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Trent Independent School District | Trent | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 131 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Taylor County compares
Together they enroll 23,567 students across 44 schools. The largest is Abilene Independent School District with 15,253 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Taylor County, Texas
Taylor County has 5 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Taylor County is Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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