For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,156 students in Fernandina Beach, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Fernandina Beach, FL are Fernandina Beach High School, Nassau Virtual Franchise and Nassau Virtual Instruction Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fernandina Beach, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Fernandina Beach have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public high schools.
Fernandina Beach, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fernandina Beach High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fernandina Beach, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fernandina Beach High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
435 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 261-5713
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 261-5713
Grades: 9-12
| 980 students
Rank: #22.
Nassau Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #33.
Nassau Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9886
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9886
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9900
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9900
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Nassau Adult And Career Center
Vocational School
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Nassau County Community School
Alternative School
1201 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9883
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9883
Grades: 6-12
| 90 students
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Fernandina Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1205 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5860
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5860
Grades: 2-3
| 353 students
Nassau Community Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
76346 William Burgess Rd Bldg
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Nassau County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11201 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-990
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-990
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nassau Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1781 Lisa Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 277-4244
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 277-4244
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fernandina Beach, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Fernandina Beach, FL include Fernandina Beach High School, Nassau Virtual Franchise and Nassau Virtual Instruction Program.
How many public high schools are located in Fernandina Beach?
7 public high schools are located in Fernandina Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Fernandina Beach?
Fernandina Beach public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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