Summary:
Zip code 32656 in Keystone Heights, Florida, is served by three public schools within the highly-rated Clay County School District, which ranks in the top 25% of Florida districts and includes one junior/senior high school and two elementary schools.
The standout performer in this area is McRae Elementary School, which consistently achieves exceptional academic results despite serving the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students. In the most recent school year, McRae posted remarkable math scores, including 89% proficiency in 6th grade math and 82% in 4th grade math, both far exceeding district and state averages. In contrast, Keystone Heights Elementary School struggles significantly, ranking in the bottom half of the state (36th percentile) and showing notable weaknesses in subjects like 5th grade science (50% proficiency) and 4th grade math (54% proficiency). McRae benefits from a lower student-to-teacher ratio (11.8:1) and slightly higher per-student spending ($12,574) compared to Keystone Heights Elementary, which has a 13:1 ratio and spends $11,457 per student.
Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High School presents a mixed profile with a concerning trend. While it boasts a strong 91.2% graduation rate and excels in Civics (84% proficient), its state ranking has dropped from the 70th percentile to the 60th percentile over the past two years. The school's most critical issue is a chronic absenteeism rate of 39.2%, which is significantly higher than both the district (26.7%) and state (31.4%) averages. This likely contributes to its struggles in English Language Arts, where only 44% of 8th graders and 51% of 10th graders are proficient. Across the zip code, math performance is generally stronger than ELA, suggesting a need for targeted literacy support, particularly at the high school level.
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