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Fernandina Beach High School

Q: Is Fernandina Beach High School a good school?

Fernandina Beach High School ranks 139 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

139^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 83% of Florida high schools

Summary

Fernandina Beach High School is a public high school in Fernandina Beach, FL, serving 978 students in grades 9-12 as part of the highly-rated Nassau County School District, which holds a 5-star rating and ranks in the 96th percentile among Florida districts.

Fernandina Beach High School boasts a remarkable graduation rate of 95.2% for the 2024-2025 school year, peaking at 97.8% in 2023-2024, consistently outperforming both district and state averages. The school excels in several End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in Biology 1 (89% proficient), US History (87% proficient), and Geometry (75% proficient), where it leads nearby Yulee High School and First Coast High School. However, the school faces a significant challenge with Algebra 1 proficiency, which sits at just 37%—less than half the district average of 80% and below the state average of 63%. This creates a "two-tiered" academic environment where students who pass Algebra 1 early are well-prepared for advanced coursework, while a substantial group of students taking the exam in high school struggles.

The most pressing concern is a severe chronic absenteeism crisis, with a rate of 72.3% for the 2023-2024 school year—more than double the district average of 36.0% and the state average of 31.4%. This is dramatically worse than Yulee High School's 48.6% rate, suggesting a school culture or community engagement issue specific to Fernandina Beach High. Despite this, the school maintains strong academic performance in most subjects, indicating that attending students perform at a very high level while a disengaged segment may be carried through to graduation. The school spends $10,899 per student, less than Yulee's $11,591, yet achieves better results in key areas, making it a high-performing school with critical areas needing immediate intervention, particularly addressing absenteeism and Algebra 1 instruction.

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: Holding steady — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (76% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Florida high schools

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

Worth a look

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

!Algebra 1 scores 26 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school76%

District avg77%

Florida avg64%

139^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5High Schools in the Nassau

3^rd of 70Nassau 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
2026	69.8	139 of 838	83.4%	★★★★☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Biology 189%+15 vs state

US History87%+13 vs state

Geometry75%+19 vs state

English Language Arts72%+12 vs state

Algebra 137%-26 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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%)	69.8	139^th of 838 public high schools	83.4%		73.2	124^th of 844 public high schools	85.3%	15	70.0	75.0	37.0	75.0	89.0	87.0	$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%)	9.1	710^th of 838 public high schools	15.3%		6.8	717^th of 844 public high schools	15.0%	7		20.0		17.0	36.0	45.0	$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%)	68.2	156^th of 838 public high schools	81.4%		69.2	151^st of 844 public high schools	82.1%	5	72.0	73.0	49.0	69.0	89.0	84.0	$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%)	35.8	523^rd of 838 public high schools	37.6%		36.8	501^st of 844 public high schools	40.6%	22	47.0	52.0	39.0	41.0	65.0	72.0	$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

How many students attend Fernandina Beach High School?

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

What district is Fernandina Beach High School in?

Nassau

Is Fernandina Beach High School a good school?

Fernandina Beach High School ranks 139^th of 838 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.

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