Clay

The Clay school district in Florida comprises 51 schools, including 29 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 11 high schools, and 5 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population and demonstrates a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with a focus on addressing equity and access issues to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Among the standout schools in the district, Fleming Island High School ranks 79th out of 844 high schools in Florida and receives a 5-star rating, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in academic measures. Similarly, Robert M. Paterson Elementary and Orange Park Elementary School are both highly ranked and receive 5-star ratings, demonstrating exceptional student achievement.

However, the district also faces challenges, with a district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4% and a significant disparity in academic achievement between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing ones. The free and reduced lunch rates across the district vary widely, ranging from 4.78% at St. Johns Classical Academy to 79.38% at J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School, highlighting the socioeconomic diversity within the district and the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equity and access for all students.