Market Overview for Taylor High School
There are 127 active listings in Taylor High School with a median list price of $299K and a median sold price of $300K.
Homes average 78 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 14 homes have sold, with 218 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $211.
About Taylor High School
Taylor High School serves grades 9-12 in Taylor Independent School District, on a campus at 3101 North Main Street in Taylor, Texas, in eastern Williamson County about 35 miles northeast of Austin. The school enrolled approximately 880 students in the 2024-25 school year, with a student-teacher ratio of about 13 to 1. Its mascot is the Ducks, and school colors are green and white.
Taylor High competes in UIL Class 4A. Program offerings include Advanced Placement, dual credit through Temple College, a welding program through Texas State Technical College, and Career and Technical Education pathways — including coursework aligned with the region's growing advanced-manufacturing sector.
Taylor ISD serves approximately 2,904 students across seven campuses, including Taylor High School and Legacy Early College High School, with district administration in Taylor. The district earned a "C" overall rating in the Texas Education Agency's most recent A-F accountability ratings, up from a "D" in the prior cycle. Taylor and its schools sit at the center of major economic growth driven by Samsung's semiconductor manufacturing investment in the city.
Living in Taylor High School
Homes zoned to Taylor High School are in and around the city of Taylor, in eastern Williamson County, along the U.S. Highway 79 and State Highway 95 corridors. The campus sits at 3101 North Main Street, and Taylor Middle School is the district's traditional middle school feeding the high school.
Taylor lies about 35 miles northeast of downtown Austin, connected by U.S. 79, and is one of the fastest-changing communities in the metro following Samsung's decision to build a major semiconductor fabrication facility in the city. The roughly $17 billion Samsung plant, on about 1,200 acres between U.S. 79 and FM 973, is expected to bring around 1,500 permanent jobs and has spurred wide-ranging residential and commercial growth.
Everyday shopping, dining, and services center on Taylor's historic downtown and the U.S. 79 corridor, with the broader retail and employment of the Austin metro and nearby Round Rock and Hutto a drive to the west and south. Taylor is well known for its Central Texas barbecue heritage, and city parks such as Murphy Park provide local recreation. The Samsung investment, along with logistics and manufacturing growth across eastern Williamson County, anchors the area's expanding employment base.
Things to Do in Taylor High School
- Historic Downtown Taylor: Taylor's historic downtown features early-20th-century commercial buildings, shops, and restaurants, and is closely tied to the city's noted Central Texas barbecue heritage.
- Murphy Park: A City of Taylor park with a pond, pavilions, playgrounds, and open space for everyday recreation near downtown.
- Samsung Taylor campus: The roughly $17 billion Samsung semiconductor fabrication campus between U.S. 79 and FM 973 is reshaping Taylor's economy and skyline in eastern Williamson County.
- Central Texas barbecue: Taylor is a longtime hub of Central Texas barbecue, a defining part of the town's food culture and downtown identity.
- U.S. 79 corridor & the Austin metro: U.S. Highway 79 connects Taylor west toward Round Rock, Hutto, and the greater Austin metro for shopping, dining, and employment.
Major Employers in Taylor High School
- Samsung Austin Semiconductor (Semiconductor Manufacturing): Samsung's roughly $17 billion semiconductor fabrication campus in Taylor is expected to bring around 1,500 permanent jobs and is the region's dominant new employer.
- Taylor ISD (Education): The public school district for Taylor, serving about 2,904 students across seven campuses, and a major local employer.
- City of Taylor (Local Government): The municipal government for the growing city of Taylor in eastern Williamson County.
- Williamson County (Local Government): County government offices and services extend across eastern Williamson County, including the Taylor area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Taylor High School serve?
Taylor High School serves grades 9-12 in Taylor ISD, with approximately 880 students in the 2024-25 school year and a student-teacher ratio of about 13 to 1.
Where is Taylor High School located?
Taylor High School is at 3101 North Main Street, Taylor, TX 76574, in eastern Williamson County about 35 miles northeast of Austin.
What is the mascot and UIL classification?
The mascot is the Ducks, school colors are green and white, and Taylor High competes in UIL Class 4A.
How is Taylor ISD rated?
Taylor ISD earned a 'C' overall rating in the most recent TEA A-F accountability ratings, up from a 'D' in the prior cycle.
What is Taylor known for?
Taylor is known for its Central Texas barbecue heritage and, more recently, for Samsung's roughly $17 billion semiconductor manufacturing campus, a major driver of local growth.
