Clay School District

900 Walnut St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043-3129
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Clay School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 42 public elementary schools serving 23,334 students in Clay School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Clay School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
55 Schools
3,425 Schools
# Students
39,116 Students
2,018,686 Students
# Teachers
2,574 Teachers
118,132 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#13 out of 73 school districts
(Top 20%)
62%
52%
58%
52%
66%
52%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
38%
% Black
18%
21%
% White
55%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,341 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,026. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,464 is less than the state median of $11,677. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$405 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$370 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,341
$12,026
Spending / Student
$9,464
$11,677

Best Clay School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fleming Island Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4425 Lakeshore Dr
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-1075
Gr: PK-6 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Orange Park Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1401 Plainfield Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-2275
Gr: K-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Robert M. Paterson Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5400 Pine Ave
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-2575
Gr: PK-6 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Thunderbolt Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2020 Thunderbolt Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-3675
Gr: PK-6 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Lakeside Junior High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2750 Moody Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-5575
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Shadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3400 Falcon Force Run
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-3375
Gr: PK-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
St. Johns Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
114 Canova Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Gr: PK-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Discovery Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
950 Oakleaf Plantation Pkwy
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-4275
Gr: PK-6 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Lake Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2901 Sandridge Rd
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-1525
Gr: PK-6 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Mcrae Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6770 County Road 315 C
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(352) 336-6125
Gr: PK-6 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Tynes Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1550 Tynes Blvd
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-3850
Gr: PK-6 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Middleburg Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3958 Main St
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-1875
Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Rideout Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3065 Apalachicola Blvd
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-2875
Gr: PK-6 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Oakleaf Village Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
410 Oakleaf Village Pkwy
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-2425
Gr: PK-6 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Clay Virtual Franchise
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2306 Kingsley Ave, Bldg 20
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Gr: K-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1616.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
421 Jefferson Ave
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-3075
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Plantation Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4150 Plantation Oaks Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-2775
Gr: PK-6 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2752 Moody Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-1675
Gr: PK-6 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
Doctors Inlet Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2634 County Road 220
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-0975
Gr: PK-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2020.
Oakleaf Junior High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4085 Plantation Oaks Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-5775
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2121.
Keystone Heights Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
335 Sw Pecan St
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(904) 336-1375
Gr: PK-6 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2222.
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1630 Woodpecker Ln
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-3475
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2323.
W E Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
420 Edson Dr
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-3975
Gr: PK-6 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2424.
Montclair Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2398 Moody Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-1975
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Clay Hill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6345 County Road 218
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 336-0775
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Coppergate Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3460 Copper Colts Ct
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-0675
Gr: PK-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2727.
J.l. Wilkinson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4965 County Road 218
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-4075
Gr: PK-6 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2828.
Argyle Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2625 Spencers Plantation Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-0375
Gr: PK-6 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2929.
S Bryan Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 Corona Dr
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-3175
Gr: PK-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3030.
Clay Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2306 Kingsley Ave, Bldg 20
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Gr: K-12
Rank: #3131.
Clay Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1417 Red Apple Rd
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 406-1607
Gr: K-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3232.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Clay
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9143 Phillips Hgwy, Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3333.
Pace Center For Girls Clay
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1241 Blanding Blvd
Fleming Island, FL 32006
(904) 458-0840
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3434.
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 S Oakridge Ave
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0475
Gr: PK-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3535.
Grove Park Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1643 Miller St
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-1275
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 55 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 39,116 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in FL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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