Nassau School District
School District · Fernandina Beach, Florida
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,049
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,049
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#23 of 70
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,049
$1,712 vs Florida median
District size
12,746 students
Typical than Florida median
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. The district invests $10,049 per student annually.
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 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Nassau students show an average math proficiency of 75.2% and ELA proficiency of 66.9%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 4
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Fernandina Beach
- Total Enrollment
- 12,746
- Teachers (FTE)
- 782
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 per-pupil spending in Nassau?
Nassau spends $10,049 per student per year.
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 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Nassau?
Across schools in Nassau with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.9%. 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in FL
Compare Nassau with neighboring districts in the state.
- Miami-dade (536)
- Broward (325)
- Hillsborough (305)
- Orange (275)
- Palm Beach (235)
- Duval (208)
- Polk (167)
- Pinellas (153)
- Lee (120)
- Brevard (109)
- Pasco (106)
- Volusia (89)
- Osceola (86)
- Manatee (82)
- Seminole (76)
- Collier (74)
- Escambia (70)
- Alachua (68)
- Marion (64)
- Sarasota (63)
- Lake (61)
- Leon (56)
- St. Johns (55)
- Clay (54)
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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