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 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 12,575 students in Nassau School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Nassau School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
22 Schools
4,211 Schools
# Students
12,575 Students
2,856,324 Students
# Teachers
809 Teachers
155,065 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#5 out of 73 school districts
(Top 10%)
70%
52%
64%
52%
69%
52%
91%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
38%
% Black
7%
21%
% White
76%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,418 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,026. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,300 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
$144 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$130 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,418
$12,026
Spending / Student
$10,300
$11,677

Best Nassau School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilliard Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27568 Ohio St
Hilliard, FL 32046
(904) 845-4471
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Bryceville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6504 Church Ave
Bryceville, FL 32009
(904) 266-9241
Gr: K-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Wildlight Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 Curiosity Ave
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-3053
Gr: PK-5 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Callahan Intermediate School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
34586 Ball Park Rd
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-1114
Gr: 3-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Callahan Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
450121 Old Dixie Hwy
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-3606
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Yulee Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
85439 Miner Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-5116
Gr: 6-8 | 1,174 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Emma Love Hardee Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Susan Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5974
Gr: 3-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Yulee Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
86063 Felmor Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-5192
Gr: 3-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Fernandina Beach Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5867
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Hilliard Middle-senior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Flashes Ave
Hilliard, FL 32046
(904) 845-2171
Gr: 6-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Fernandina Beach High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
435 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 261-5713
Gr: 9-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Nassau Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
West Nassau County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Warrior Dr
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-3461
Gr: 9-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Yulee High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
85375 Miner Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-8641
Gr: 5-12 | 1,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Nassau Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9886
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
449618 Us Highway 301
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-2121
Gr: PK-2 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9900
Gr: 9-11
Rank: n/an/a
Nassau Adult And Career Center
Vocational School
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Nassau County Community School
Alternative School
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9883
Gr: 6-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
1112 Jasmine St
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5870
Gr: PK-2 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Yulee Primary School
86426 Goodbread Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-9711
Gr: PK-2 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nassau School District?
Nassau School District manages 22 public schools serving 12,575 students.
What is the rank of Nassau School District?
Nassau School District is ranked #5 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nassau School District?
76% of Nassau School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% 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 16:1, 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 $10,300 is less than the state median of $11,677. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 22 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,575 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 91% (Top 20% in FL)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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