For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,002 students in Nassau County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Nassau County, FL are Yulee Middle School, Callahan Middle School and Hilliard Middle-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nassau County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Nassau County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nassau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yulee Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85439 Miner Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-5116
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-5116
Grades: 6-8
| 1,215 students
Rank: #22.
Callahan Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450121 Old Dixie Hwy
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-3606
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-3606
Grades: 6-8
| 708 students
Rank: #33.
Hilliard Middle-senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Flashes Ave
Hilliard, FL 32046
(904) 845-2171
Hilliard, FL 32046
(904) 845-2171
Grades: 6-12
| 783 students
Rank: #44.
Fernandina Beach Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5867
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5867
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #55.
Nassau Virtual Franchise
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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: #66.
Yulee High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85375 Miner Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-8641
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-8641
Grades: 4-12
| 1,431 students
Rank: #77.
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
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
Nassau County 九游体育s (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
Step - Nassau (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
87692 Bell River Estates
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 277-7290
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 277-7290
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Nassau County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Nassau County, FL include Yulee Middle School, Callahan Middle School and Hilliard Middle-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nassau County?
9 public middle schools are located in Nassau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nassau County?
Nassau County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Nassau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Nassau County include: Fernandina Beach Middle School vs. Yulee Middle School, Yulee Middle School vs. Fernandina Beach Middle School, Callahan Middle School vs. Yulee Middle School
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