Summary:
The two public schools in zip code 32046, serving the Hilliard, Florida area, are part of the highly-ranked Nassau County School District and provide a strong, continuous K-12 educational pipeline. Hilliard Elementary School (Pre-K through 5th grade) and Hilliard Middle-Senior High School (6th through 12th grade) both hold a 4-star rating, consistently outperforming state averages in core subjects like math and English Language Arts.
The standout feature of this small school system is the exceptional math performance at Hilliard Middle-Senior High School, where 7th-grade math proficiency reached 95%—nearly double the state average. This academic strength is complemented by a perfect 100% graduation rate, significantly exceeding both district and state averages. The high school also excels in English Language Arts, with 10th-grade proficiency at 82%. Meanwhile, Hilliard Elementary School provides a strong foundation, with 4th and 5th-grade math scores at 83% and a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 30.4%, compared to the district average of 36.0%.
A key contrast exists between the two schools regarding chronic absenteeism. While the elementary school’s rate is commendably low, the middle-senior high school’s rate is a high 45.8%, suggesting a challenge specific to older students. Despite this, the high school achieves stellar results with lower per-student spending ($12,102 vs. $13,726) and a higher student-teacher ratio (18:1 vs. 13.7:1) than the elementary school, indicating a highly efficient operation. Overall, these Hilliard schools are not just benefiting from a top-ranked district; they are leading it in several critical metrics, creating a consistent "feeder pattern" of success from elementary through high school graduation.
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