T. DEWITT TAYLOR MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL

T. DEWITT TAYLOR MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the VOLUSIA school district, located in PIERSON, FL with about 1,165 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 75 teachers, T. DEWITT TAYLOR MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

T. DEWITT TAYLOR MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL, located in Pierson, Florida, serves as a combined secondary institution within the Volusia County School District. As a "middle-high" model, the school provides a continuous educational experience for students ranging from grades 6 through 12. This unique structure allows for a close-knit campus environment where younger students transition into their high school years within the same familiar academic community.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Pierson area, often characterized by its role as a focal point for families in this rural, agricultural-leaning community. Committed to the Volusia County school curriculum, Taylor Middle-High emphasizes core academic standards while offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school’s mission focuses on fostering student growth and community engagement in a supportive, unified setting.

For more information, contact T. DEWITT TAYLOR MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL at (386) 749-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.