Nassau School District

1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034-3403
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

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%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 12,668 students in Nassau School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Nassau School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
22 Schools
4,269 Schools
# Students
12,668 Students
2,868,608 Students
# Teachers
747 Teachers
156,155 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#4 out of 73 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Nassau  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nassau  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nassau  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nassau  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Nassau  School District and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.70
# American Indian Students
19 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
126 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,083 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
37%
# Black Students
850 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
7%
21%
# White Students
9,893 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
78%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
685 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
107
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
904
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,013
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
920
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
921
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
962
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
939
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
978
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
969
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,013
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,035
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,023
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
935
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
949
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,334 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,225 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$144 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Nassau  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$130 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart displays total spending of Nassau  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,334
$11,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Nassau  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,225
$11,627
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Nassau  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Nassau School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilliard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27568 Ohio St
Hilliard, FL 32046
(904) 845-4471
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: #22.
Wildlight Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
550 Curiosity Ave
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-3053
Grades: PK-5
| 1,025 students
Rank: #33.
Bryceville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6504 Church Ave
Bryceville, FL 32009
(904) 266-9241
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
Emma Love Hardee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Susan Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5974
Grades: 3-5
| 621 students
Rank: #55.
Callahan Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
34586 Ball Park Rd
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-1114
Grades: 3-5
| 616 students
Rank: #66.
Yulee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
86063 Felmor Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-5192
Grades: 3-5
| 636 students
Rank: #77.
Yulee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
85439 Miner Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-5116
Grades: 6-8
| 1,202 students
Rank: #88.
Callahan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
450121 Old Dixie Hwy
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-3606
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #99.
Hilliard Middle-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Flashes Ave
Hilliard, FL 32046
(904) 845-2171
Grades: 6-12
| 760 students
Rank: #1010.
Fernandina Beach Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
315 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5867
Grades: 6-8
| 686 students
Rank: #1111.
Fernandina Beach High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
435 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 261-5713
Grades: 3-12
| 1,025 students
Rank: #1212.
West Nassau County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Warrior Dr
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-3461
Grades: 9-12
| 974 students
Rank: #1313.
Nassau Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Grades: 1-12
| 85 students
Rank: #1414.
Yulee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
85375 Miner Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-8641
Grades: 9-12
| 1,407 students
Rank: #1515.
Nassau Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9886
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Callahan Elementary School
Magnet School
449618 Us Highway 301
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-2121
Grades: PK-2
| 658 students
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9900
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Nassau Adult And Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
76346 William Burgess Rd Bldg
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Nassau County Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
1201 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9883
Grades: 7-12
| 80 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Elementary School
Magnet School
1112 Jasmine St
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5870
Grades: PK-2
| 628 students
Rank: n/an/a
Yulee Primary School
Magnet School
86426 Goodbread Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-9711
Grades: PK-2
| 658 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nassau School District?
Nassau School District manages 22 public schools serving 12,668 students.
What is the rank of Nassau School District?
Nassau School District is ranked #4 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nassau School District?
78% of Nassau School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% 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 17:1, 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 $10,225 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 22 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,668 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in FL)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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