Best Schools in Nassau County, FL
Nassau County, FL has 22 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 14,999 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Nassau County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nassau County, FL
The top high schools in Nassau County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hilliard Middle-senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nassau • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 760 Students
2. Yulee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nassau • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 1407 Students
3. West Nassau County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nassau • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nassau County, FL
The top middle schools in Nassau County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Callahan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nassau • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
2. Fernandina Beach Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nassau • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students
3. Yulee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nassau • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1202 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nassau County, FL
The top elementary schools in Nassau County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bryceville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nassau • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 202 Students
2. Callahan Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nassau • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 616 Students
3. Hilliard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nassau • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 700 Students
4. Wildlight Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nassau • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1025 Students
5. Yulee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nassau • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 636 Students
6. Emma Love Hardee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nassau • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 621 Students
7. St Michel Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Michel Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 234 Students
8. Callahan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nassau • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 658 Students
9. Amelia Island Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amelia Island Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 82 Students
10. Southside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nassau • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 628 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nassau County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nassau County, FL has a total population of 90,352 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nassau 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 Nassau County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nassau County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nassau 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 Nassau County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nassau County, FL
How many schools are in Nassau County, FL?
Nassau County, FL has 22 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 14,999 students in total.
How do schools in Nassau County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Nassau County score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Nassau County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nassau 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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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Nassau County
5 places in Nassau County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Fernandina Beach (5)
- Yulee (5)
- Callahan (4)
- Hilliard (2)
- Bryceville (1)
School districts (1)
- Nassau (17 schools)