Top Rankings
Nassau School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 12,746 students in Nassau School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Nassau School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
22 Schools
4,272 Schools
# Students
12,746 Students
2,871,617 Students
# Teachers
782 Teachers
155,327 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nassau School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 73 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
37%
% Black
7%
21%
% White
77%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,265 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,162 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$144 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$130 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,265
$11,962
Spending / Student
$10,162
$11,615
Best Nassau School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilliard Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27568 Ohio St
Hilliard, FL 32046
(904) 845-4471
Hilliard, FL 32046
(904) 845-4471
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Bryceville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6504 Church Ave
Bryceville, FL 32009
(904) 266-9241
Bryceville, FL 32009
(904) 266-9241
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
Rank: #33.
Wildlight Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Curiosity Ave
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-3053
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-3053
Grades: PK-5
| 1,164 students
Rank: #44.
Callahan Intermediate School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34586 Ball Park Rd
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-1114
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-1114
Grades: 3-5
| 591 students
Rank: #55.
Callahan Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450121 Old Dixie Hwy
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-3606
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-3606
Grades: 6-8
| 708 students
Rank: #66.
Yulee Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85439 Miner Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-5116
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-5116
Grades: 6-8
| 1,215 students
Rank: #77.
Emma Love Hardee Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Susan Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5974
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5974
Grades: 3-5
| 645 students
Rank: #88.
Yulee Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
86063 Felmor Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-5192
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-5192
Grades: 3-5
| 599 students
Rank: #99.
Fernandina Beach Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5867
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5867
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #1010.
Hilliard Middle-senior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Flashes Ave
Hilliard, FL 32046
(904) 845-2171
Hilliard, FL 32046
(904) 845-2171
Grades: 6-12
| 783 students
Rank: #1111.
Fernandina Beach High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
435 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 261-5713
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 261-5713
Grades: 9-12
| 980 students
Rank: #1212.
Nassau Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #1313.
West Nassau County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Warrior Dr
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-3461
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-3461
Grades: 9-12
| 933 students
Rank: #1414.
Yulee High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85375 Miner Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-8641
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-8641
Grades: 4-12
| 1,431 students
Rank: #1515.
Nassau Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9886
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9886
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
449618 Us Highway 301
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-2121
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-2121
Grades: PK-2
| 657 students
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9900
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9900
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Nassau Adult And Career Center
Vocational School
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Nassau County Community School
Alternative School
1201 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9883
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9883
Grades: 6-12
| 90 students
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1112 Jasmine St
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5870
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5870
Grades: PK-2
| 619 students
Rank: n/an/a
86426 Goodbread Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-9711
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-9711
Grades: PK-2
| 638 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nassau School District?
Nassau School District manages 22 public schools serving 12,746 students.
What is the rank of Nassau School District?
Nassau School District is ranked #5 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nassau School District?
77% of Nassau School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nassau School District?
Nassau School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Nassau School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,162 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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