Summary:
There are three high schools serving grades 6-12 in Green Cove Springs, FL (zip code 32043), all part of the highly-rated Clay County School District, which ranks in the 76th percentile statewide.
Clay High School is the standout performer, with 1,776 students and strong academic results that exceed state averages in Biology 1 (81%) and US History (87%). Its graduation rate is an impressive 96.8%, well above the state average. However, the school struggles with a 42.7% chronic absenteeism rate and a low 45% proficiency in Algebra 1. In stark contrast, R. C. Bannerman Learning Center serves 211 students but posts the lowest scores in the area, with 0% proficiency in 10th-grade ELA and a 74.6% graduation rate. Despite spending $22,956 per student—more than double Clay High's $9,111—and having a low 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio, its outcomes are poor, likely due to serving a high-needs population with 70.6% low-income students and a 71.3% chronic absenteeism rate. Amikids Clay County is a very small program with 32 students and no reported test scores or graduation data, making it impossible to evaluate academically.
The key takeaway is a tale of two schools within the same district: Clay High excels in graduation rates and many subjects, while R. C. Bannerman struggles despite higher spending, highlighting that chronic absenteeism is a critical issue across the zip code. Amikids remains a data black hole, offering no public accountability for its performance.
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