| 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 | 2 |
| Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District | Wingate | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 152 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Trent Independent School District | Trent | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 131 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Taylor County compares
Together they enroll 23,719 students across 45 schools. The largest is Abilene Independent School District with 15,253 students. Districts here average 6.3/10, 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 6 public school districts covering 15 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 (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Taylor County, TX?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Taylor County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Taylor County, TX?
Of the districts serving Taylor County, Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.