For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 14,281 students in Clay County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, FL are St. Johns Classical Academy, Fleming Island High School and Clay Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, FL public high schools 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). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public high schools.
Clay County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, 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 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Johns Classical Academy
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
| 858 students
Rank: #22.
Fleming Island High 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
| 1,862 students
Rank: #33.
Clay Virtual Franchise
(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
| 141 students
Rank: #44.
Clay Virtual Academy
(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
(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
| 2,364 students
Rank: #66.
Keystone Heights Junior/senior High 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
| 1,169 students
Rank: #77.
Clay Virtual Instruction Program
(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
(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
| 49 students
Rank: #99.
Middleburg High 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
| 1,856 students
Rank: #1010.
Ridgeview High 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
| 1,782 students
Rank: #1111.
Orange Park High 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
| 1,926 students
Rank: #1212.
Clay High 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
| 1,706 students
Rank: #1313.
Amikids Clay County
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Lemon St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 544-4678
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 544-4678
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #1414.
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center
Alternative 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
| 213 students
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
900 Walnut St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6866
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6866
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound Homebased Programs
Special Education School
900 Walnut Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6853
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6853
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Johns Classical Academy Orange Park
Charter School
1324 Kingsley Avenue
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Grades: K-12
| 301 students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2306 Kingsley Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-4450
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-4450
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Clay County Superintendent's Office Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0900 Walnut Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-651
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-651
Grades: 11
| 39 students
2306 Kingsley Ave #20
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Lighthouse Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
550 Kingsley Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-7392
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-7392
Grades: 6-11
| 25 students
1324 Kingsley Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 624-8337
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 624-8337
Grades: K-5
| 172 students
900 Walnut St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6853
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6853
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
925 Center Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6825
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6825
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clay County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, FL include St. Johns Classical Academy, Fleming Island High School and Clay Virtual Franchise.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County?
17 public high schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clay County include: Clay High School vs. Fleming Island High School, Fleming Island High School vs. Clay High School, Orange Park High School vs. Ridgeview High School
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