For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 4,303 students in Nassau County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Nassau County, FL are Hilliard Middle-senior High School, Fernandina Beach High School and West Nassau County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nassau County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Nassau County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public high schools.
Nassau County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Nassau County High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Nassau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilliard Middle-senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Flashes Ave
Hilliard, FL 32046
(904) 845-2171
Hilliard, FL 32046
(904) 845-2171
Grades: 6-12
| 783 students
Rank: #22.
Fernandina Beach High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 261-5713
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 261-5713
Grades: 9-12
| 980 students
Rank: #33.
West Nassau County High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Warrior Dr
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-3461
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-3461
Grades: 9-12
| 933 students
Rank: #44.
Nassau Virtual Franchise
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #55.
Yulee High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85375 Miner Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-8641
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-8641
Grades: 4-12
| 1,431 students
Rank: #66.
Nassau Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9886
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9886
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9900
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9900
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Nassau Adult And Career Center
Vocational School
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Nassau County Community School
Alternative School
1201 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9883
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9883
Grades: 6-12
| 90 students
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Nassau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1205 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5860
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5860
Grades: 2-3
| 353 students
Nassau Community Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
76346 William Burgess Rd Bldg
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Nassau County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11201 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-990
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-990
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nassau Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1781 Lisa Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 277-4244
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 277-4244
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Step - Nassau (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
87692 Bell River Estates
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 277-7290
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 277-7290
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nassau County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Nassau County, FL include Hilliard Middle-senior High School, Fernandina Beach High School and West Nassau County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nassau County?
10 public high schools are located in Nassau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nassau County?
Nassau County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Nassau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Nassau County include: Fernandina Beach High School vs. Yulee High School, Yulee High School vs. Fernandina Beach High School, West Nassau County High School vs. Yulee High School
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