Hilliard Middle-Senior High School is a public combined middle-senior high school located in Hilliard, Florida, United States. It is part of the Nassau County School District and serves grades 6 through 12.
Serving 783 students in grades 6-12, Hilliard Middle-senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hilliard Middle-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Hilliard Middle-senior High School's student population of 783 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
783 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hilliard Middle-senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilliard Middle-senior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#778 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
37%
Black
6%
21%
White
88%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Flashes
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilliard Middle-senior High School's ranking?
Hilliard Middle-senior High School is ranked #778 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hilliard Middle-senior High School often compared to?
Hilliard Middle-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Nassau County High School, Fernandina Beach High School, Callahan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hilliard Middle-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hilliard Middle-senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hilliard Middle-senior High School?
783 students attend Hilliard Middle-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hilliard Middle-senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilliard Middle-senior High School?
Hilliard Middle-senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hilliard Middle-senior High School offer ?
Hilliard Middle-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hilliard Middle-senior High School part of?
Hilliard Middle-senior High School is part of Nassau School District.
School Reviews
3 3/24/2023
Wonderful school. The best students, teachers, parents, and coaches. More of a family than a school.
5 3/24/2023
Great School. The best teachers, students, parents, and coaches. More of a family and a wonderful community, than just a school.
3 3/27/2020
This school Removed, the lunches Removed. The teachers are okay the students are okay. I guess most are fake tho Hilliard middle senior high has a good football and volleyball team but yeah and the dress code is freaking RETARTED!!!!!!!!!
5 12/11/2012
Good community, good school. Teachers and staff care about my children.
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