Taylor High School

Taylor is a small town about 35 miles northeast of Austin that's held onto its small-town character even as the surrounding area has boomed, and Taylor High School reflects that community-first spirit. Academics here are still developing — scores sit in the lower percentiles statewide — so families with a strong focus on academic rigor may want to look closely at the data and ask questions. That said, for families drawn to tight-knit school communities, Friday night football culture, and a slower pace than the Austin suburbs offer, Taylor ISD has a genuine local identity that bigger, faster-growing districts sometimes lose.