Top 10 Best Clay County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 14,060 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 45% (versus the Florida public high school average of 38%), 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 93%, which is more than the Florida average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fleming Island High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St Johns Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
114 Canova Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Grades: PK-12
| 800 students
Rank: #22.
Fleming Island High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2233 Village Square Pkwy
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,908 students
Rank: #33.
Clay Virtual Franchise
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2306 Kingsley Ave #20
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Grades: K-12
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
Oakleaf High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4035 Plantation Oaks Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-8375
Grades: 9-12
| 2,664 students
Rank: #55.
Clay Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2306 Kingsley Ave #20
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Ridgeview High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
466 Madison Ave
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-8975
Grades: 9-12
| 1,728 students
Rank: #77.
Keystone Heights Junior/senior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Orchid Ave
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(904) 336-7775
Grades: 7-12
| 1,236 students
Rank: #88.
Middleburg High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3750 County Road 220
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-8075
Grades: 9-12
| 1,708 students
Rank: #99.
Clay Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2306 Kingsley Ave #20
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Clay High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2025 Fl-16
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-7175
Grades: 9-12
| 1,633 students
Rank: #1111.
Pace Center For Girls Clay
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1241 Blanding Blvd
Fleming Island, FL 32006
(904) 458-0840
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
Rank: #1212.
Orange Park High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Kingsley Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-8675
Grades: 9-12
| 1,560 students
Rank: #1313.
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
608 Mill St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-4975
Grades: 6-12
| 285 students
Rank: #1414.
Amikids Clay County
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2056 Fl 16
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0081
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
900 Walnut St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6866
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clay County, FL

Clay County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2306 Kingsley Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-4450
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
0900 Walnut Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-651
Grades: 11
| 39 students
2306 Kingsley Ave #20
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
550 Kingsley Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-7392
Grades: 6-11
| 25 students
1324 Kingsley Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 624-8337
Grades: K-5
| 172 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, FL?
15 public high schools are located in Clay County, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County, FL?
Clay County, FL public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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