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Fernandina Beach High School

Q: Is Fernandina Beach High School a good school?

Fernandina Beach High School ranks 124 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

124^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 85% of Florida high schools

Summary

Fernandina Beach High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Fernandina Beach, Florida, with a student population of 980. The school is part of the Nassau District, which is ranked 4th out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Fernandina Beach High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 93 and 158 over the past 10 years, and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key strengths of Fernandina Beach High School is its high graduation rates, ranging from 88% to 97.8% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's students have demonstrated strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state and district in various End-of-Course (EOC) exams and FAST assessments. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 54% in Algebra 1, 78% in Geometry, 83% in Biology 1, and 92% in US History, all of which were higher than the state and district averages. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.33% to 33.13% over the past few years, which is lower than the state and district averages.

While Fernandina Beach High School is performing well overall, the nearby Nassau County Community School, which is also part of the Nassau District, has significantly lower test scores and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that Fernandina Beach High School may be benefiting from the district's overall high performance and resources. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 72.3% over the past few years, which is an area of concern that the school and district may need to address.

978

Students ?

17.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,899

Per pupil spending ?

24.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

435 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

(904) 261-5713

District: Nassau

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.2%

Hispanic:

12.0%

African American:

6.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 79th percentile in 2014 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (76% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Florida high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (72% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg76%

Florida avg62%

124^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5High Schools in the Nassau

4^th of 67Nassau among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	73.2	124 of 844	85.3%	★★★★☆
2024	68.7	145 of 807	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	66.5	158 of 792	80.1%	★★★★☆
2022	69.6	131 of 774	83.1%	★★★★☆
2021	73.0	101 of 746	86.5%	★★★★☆
2019	73.3	93 of 734	87.3%	★★★★☆
2018	66.0	146 of 716	79.6%	★★★★☆
2017	70.6	109 of 714	84.7%	★★★★☆
2016	68.1	122 of 693	82.4%	★★★★☆
2014	71.2	141 of 687	79.5%	★★★★☆
2013	78.1	79 of 648	87.8%	★★★★☆
2012	65.4	124 of 606	79.5%	★★★★☆
2011	84.5	81 of 622	87.0%	★★★★☆
2010	85.7	65 of 620	89.5%	★★★★☆
2009	78.4	104 of 587	82.3%	★★★★☆
2008	75.5	126 of 577	78.2%	★★★★☆
2007	82.4	80 of 563	85.8%	★★★★☆
2006	73.1	109 of 477	77.1%	★★★★☆
2005	79.2	83 of 487	83.0%	★★★★☆
2004	84.9	62 of 484	87.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

US History92%+21 vs state

Biology 183%+12 vs state

Geometry78%+23 vs state

English Language Arts68%+11 vs state

Algebra 154%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fernandina Beach High School	Public	9-12	435 Citrona Dr	Fernandina Beach	32034	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	No	(904) 261-5713	978	56	17.4	24.6%	735 (75.2%)	66 (6.7%)	117 (12.0%)	8 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (4.9%)	73.2	124^th of 844 public high schools	85.3%		68.7	145^th of 807 public high schools	82.0%	21	67.0	70.0	54.0	78.0	83.0	92.0	$10,899	$331	$10,568
Nassau Adult And Career Center	Public	9-12	1201 Atlantic Ave	Fernandina Beach	32034	Nassau County	Nassau	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 548-1750	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Nassau County Community School	Public	6-12	1201 Atlantic Ave	Fernandina Beach	32034	Nassau County	Nassau	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 491-9883	76	4	19.0	50.0%	46 (60.5%)	11 (14.5%)	11 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	7 (9.2%)	6.8	717^th of 844 public high schools	15.0%					(n/a)		25.0		13.0		27.0	$26,240	$1,978	$24,262
Yulee High School	Public	5-12	85375 Miner Rd	Yulee	32097	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	No	(904) 225-8641	1,486	81	18.3	30.5%	1,043 (70.2%)	171 (11.5%)	146 (9.8%)	18 (1.2%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	100 (6.7%)	69.2	151^st of 844 public high schools	82.1%		62.9	190^th of 807 public high schools	76.5%	39	75.0	69.0	58.0	60.0	87.0	79.0	$11,591	$496	$11,096
First Coast High School	Public	9-12	590 Duval Station Rd	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 757-0080	2,098	85	24.6	42.1%	459 (21.9%)	1,244 (59.3%)	222 (10.6%)	40 (1.9%)	7 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	122 (5.8%)	36.8	501^st of 844 public high schools	40.6%		37.9	441^st of 807 public high schools	45.4%	60	45.0	44.0	48.0	33.0	70.0	69.0	$8,458	$945	$7,514
Marine Science Education Center	Public	9-12	1347 Palmer St	Atlantic Beach	32233	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 247-5973	25	3	8.3	52.0%	14 (56.0%)	6 (24.0%)	3 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)								(n/a)							$32,909	$4,294	$28,615

Frequently Asked Questions about Fernandina Beach High School

Is Fernandina Beach High School a good school?

Fernandina Beach High School ranks 124^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Fernandina Beach High School?

Students at Fernandina Beach High School are 75% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Fernandina Beach High School in?

Nassau

How many students attend Fernandina Beach High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 978 students attended Fernandina Beach High School.

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