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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 10,833 students in Nassau School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Nassau School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
22 Schools
3,488 Schools
# Students
12,746 Students
2,038,029 Students
# Teachers
782 Teachers
118,158 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 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%)
73%
52%
64%
52%
69%
52%
93%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
37%
% Black
7%
21%
% White
77%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
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.
This School District
This State (FL)
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 Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilliard Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27568 Ohio St
Hilliard, FL 32046
(904) 845-4471
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Wildlight Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
550 Curiosity Ave
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-3053
Grades: PK-5
| 1,164 students
Rank: #33.
Bryceville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6504 Church Ave
Bryceville, FL 32009
(904) 266-9241
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
Rank: #44.
Emma Love Hardee Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Susan Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5974
Grades: 3-5
| 645 students
Rank: #55.
Callahan Intermediate School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
34586 Ball Park Rd
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-1114
Grades: 3-5
| 591 students
Rank: #66.
Yulee Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
86063 Felmor Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-5192
Grades: 3-5
| 599 students
Rank: #77.
Yulee Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
85439 Miner Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-5116
Grades: 6-8
| 1,215 students
Rank: #88.
Callahan Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
450121 Old Dixie Hwy
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-3606
Grades: 6-8
| 708 students
Rank: #99.
Hilliard Middle-senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Flashes Ave
Hilliard, FL 32046
(904) 845-2171
Grades: 6-12
| 783 students
Rank: #1010.
Fernandina Beach Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
315 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5867
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #1111.
Nassau Virtual Franchise
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #1212.
Yulee High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
85375 Miner Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-8641
Grades: 4-12
| 1,431 students
Rank: #1313.
Nassau Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Atlantic Ave
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
Grades: PK-2
| 657 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nassau County Community School
Alternative School
1201 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9883
Grades: 6-12
| 90 students
1201 Atlantic Ave
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
Grades: PK-2
| 619 students
Rank: n/an/a
Yulee Primary School
86426 Goodbread Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-9711
Grades: PK-2
| 638 students

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 22 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,746 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 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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