Top Rankings
Clay School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 14,198 students in Clay School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Florida.
Public High Schools in Clay School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Clay School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fleming Island High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
54 Schools
1,327 Schools
# Students
39,212 Students
1,003,792 Students
# Teachers
2,569 Teachers
46,906 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Clay School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 73 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.70
# American Indian Students
76 Students
2,766 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
895 Students
29,150 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6,181 Students
355,449 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
35%
# Black Students
6,774 Students
212,690 Students
% Black Students
17%
21%
# White Students
22,635 Students
365,498 Students
% White Students
58%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
118 Students
1,808 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,533 Students
36,431 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
819
2,539
# Students in K Grade:
2,666
5,922
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,798
6,051
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,788
6,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,827
6,856
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,695
6,117
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,736
6,695
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,927
19,863
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,071
23,748
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,084
26,255
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,283
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,234
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,259
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,025
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,315 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,441 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$405 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$370 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,315
$11,974
Spending / Student
$9,441
$11,627
Best Clay School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Johns Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 Canova Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Grades: PK-12
| 845 students
Rank: #22.
Fleming Island High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2233 Village Square Pkwy
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-7500
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,889 students
Rank: #33.
Clay Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2306 Kingsley Ave #20
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
Rank: #44.
Clay Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2306 Kingsley Ave #20
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Oakleaf High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4035 Plantation Oaks Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-8375
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-8375
Grades: 9-12
| 2,371 students
Rank: #66.
Keystone Heights Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Orchid Ave
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(904) 336-7775
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(904) 336-7775
Grades: 7-12
| 1,205 students
Rank: #77.
Clay Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2306 Kingsley Ave #20
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Pace Center For Girls Clay
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1241 Blanding Blvd
Fleming Island, FL 32006
(904) 458-0840
Fleming Island, FL 32006
(904) 458-0840
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
Rank: #99.
Middleburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3750 County Road 220
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-8075
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-8075
Grades: 9-12
| 1,852 students
Rank: #1010.
Ridgeview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
466 Madison Ave
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-8975
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-8975
Grades: 9-12
| 1,828 students
Rank: #1111.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Clay
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9143 Phillips Hgwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 217 students
Rank: #1212.
Orange Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Kingsley Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-8675
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-8675
Grades: 9-12
| 1,810 students
Rank: #1313.
Clay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2025 Fl-16
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-7175
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-7175
Grades: 9-12
| 1,666 students
Rank: #1414.
Amikids Clay County
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2056 Fl 16
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0081
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0081
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1515.
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
608 Mill St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-4975
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-4975
Grades: 6-12
| 256 students
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
900 Walnut St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6866
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6866
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Florida Youth Challenge Academy
Magnet School
5629 State Road 16 W Bldg 3800
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 336-6918
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 336-6918
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound Homebased Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
900 Walnut Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6853
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6853
Grades: PK-12
| 2 students
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