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Best Clay County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 14,281 students in Clay County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, FL are St. Johns Classical Academy, Fleming Island High School and Clay Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public high schools.
Clay County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fleming Island High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Johns Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
114 Canova Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Gr: PK-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Fleming Island High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2233 Village Square Pkwy
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,765 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Clay Virtual Franchise
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2306 Kingsley Ave, Bldg 20
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Gr: K-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Oakleaf High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4035 Plantation Oaks Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-8375
Gr: 9-12 | 2,307 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Ridgeview High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
466 Madison Ave
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-8975
Gr: 9-12 | 1,792 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Middleburg High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3750 County Road 220
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-8075
Gr: 9-12 | 1,866 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Clay Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2306 Kingsley Ave, Bldg 20
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Gr: K-12
Rank: #88.
Keystone Heights Junior/senior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Orchid Ave
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(904) 336-7775
Gr: 7-12 | 1,139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Clay High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2025 Fl-16
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-7175
Gr: 9-12 | 1,776 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Orange Park High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Kingsley Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-8675
Gr: 9-12 | 1,844 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Pace Center For Girls Clay
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1241 Blanding Blvd
Fleming Island, FL 32006
(904) 458-0840
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Amikids Clay County
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Lemon St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 544-4678
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
608 Mill St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-4975
Gr: 6-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
900 Walnut St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6866
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound Homebased Programs
Special Education School
900 Walnut St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6853
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
St. Johns Classical Academy Orange Park
Charter School
1324 Kingsley Ave
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Gr: K-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, FL include St. Johns Classical Academy, Fleming Island High School and Clay Virtual Franchise.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County?
17 public high schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?

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