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NASSAU

Florida · Public School District
21
Schools
12,588
Students
$12,754
Per-Pupil Spend
-11% nat'l
43.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-9pp vs nat'l
91.4%
Graduation Rate
+4.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

NASSAU is a public school district in Florida serving 12,588 students across 21 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,754 is below the national average for a US public school district. 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (21)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CALLAHAN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08705
FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08686
YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,202
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HILLIARD MIDDLE-SENIOR HIGH06–12760
NASSAU ADULT AND CAREER CENTER09–120
WEST NASSAU COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL09–12974
YULEE HIGH SCHOOL09–121,407
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CONTRACTED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES09–110
FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL03–121,025
NASSAU VIRTUAL FRANCHISE01–1285
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,754-11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
30%
55%
State
29.6%
Local (property tax)
55.3%
Federal
15.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (55%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
21
Schools
12,588
Students
43%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.4%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateFlorida →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.4% graduation rate — 4.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 21 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in NASSAU?
NASSAU has 21 public schools, serving a total of 12,588 students.
What is the graduation rate for NASSAU?
The graduation rate is 91.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does NASSAU spend per student?
NASSAU spends $12,754 per pupil — 11% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in NASSAU?
43% of students in NASSAU qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in NASSAU?
No, NASSAU does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does NASSAU serve?
NASSAU serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for NASSAU?
The median opportunity score across schools in NASSAU is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.