Nassau School District
School District · Fernandina Beach, Florida
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
12,746
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
12,746
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#17 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,049
$1,712 vs Florida median
District size
12,746 students
Typical than Florida median
The short answer
Nassau ranks #17 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Nassau's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Yulee Middle School (7.8/10), Callahan Middle School (7.8/10), and Nassau Virtual Franchise (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 40% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Nassau schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Nassau
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yulee Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Callahan Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Nassau Virtual Franchise | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Hilliard Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Fernandina Beach Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Yulee High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Hilliard Middle-Senior High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Yulee Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Bryceville Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Wildlight Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Nassau
Nassau is a Fernandina Beach, Florida school district serving 18 schools.The district educates 12,746 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. District-level spending was $10,049 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Nassau demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Callahan Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Nassau students show an average math proficiency of 73.1% and ELA proficiency of 68.3%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Nassau, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Nassau with test data.
Schools in Nassau
18 schoolsElementary Schools9
High Schools4
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Fernandina Beach
- Total Enrollment
- 12,746
- Teachers (FTE)
- 782
- District spending per student
- $10,049NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nassau?
Nassau has 18 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Nassau?
The average composite rating for Nassau is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Nassau?
Nassau's district-level spending was $10,049 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nassau?
The average student-teacher ratio in Nassau is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Nassau?
Callahan Middle School is the highest-rated school in Nassau with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Nassau?
Across schools in Nassau with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Nassau compare to other districts in Florida?
Nassau has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 73.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.3%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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