Best Schools in Clay County, FL
Clay County, FL has 64 public schools (11 high, 6 middle, 32 elementary) serving 40,678 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Clay County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clay County, FL
The top high schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fleming Island High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1889 Students
2. Oakleaf High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2371 Students
3. Ridgeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1828 Students
4. Orange Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1810 Students
5. Clay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1666 Students
6. Middleburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1852 Students
7. Keystone Heights Junior/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1205 Students
8. R. C. Bannerman Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 256 Students
9. Florida Youth Challenge Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 30 Students
10. Amikids Clay County
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 36 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clay County, FL
The top middle schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeside Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 870 Students
2. Lake Asbury Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1037 Students
3. Green Cove Springs Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 799 Students
4. Wilkinson Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 752 Students
5. Oakleaf Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1118 Students
6. Orange Park Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 744 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clay County, FL
The top elementary schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orange Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 477 Students
2. Robert M. Paterson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1117 Students
3. Fleming Island Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 739 Students
4. Thunderbolt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 901 Students
5. Shadowlawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 735 Students
6. Mcrae Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students
7. Ridgeview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 588 Students
8. Middleburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 559 Students
9. Tynes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1021 Students
10. Plantation Oaks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 938 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clay County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clay County, FL has a total population of 218,245 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clay County, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clay County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clay County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clay County, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Clay County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clay County, FL
How many schools are in Clay County, FL?
Clay County, FL has 64 public schools: 11 high schools, 6 middle schools and 32 elementary schools, serving 40,678 students in total.
How do schools in Clay County perform on state tests?
On average, 64 schools in Clay County score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Clay County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clay County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Cities, towns and school districts in Clay County
5 places in Clay County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Orange Park (21)
- Middleburg (10)
- Green Cove Springs (7)
- Keystone Heights (3)
- Fleming Island (2)
School districts (1)
- Clay (46 schools)