Clay County Schools & Education
Clay County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,737
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,118
School Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#14
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clay County
Measured School Summary
Clay County performs at an average level with a school score of 45/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,737 per pupil, Clay County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 26% above the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Clay County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
50 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
45/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #14 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.
Completion
94.0%
4.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,737
$381 below the state average
School coverage
50
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Clay County has 50 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Clay County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
CLAY carries most of the listed public-school system, with 51 of 50 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#14
of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
CLAY
Elementary to high school visible
38,993 students
50 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CLAY is the largest listed district slice, with 51 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Clay County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Clay County, Florida
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Robust Educational Infrastructure in Clay
Clay County supports a large student population of 38,993 across 50 public schools. The landscape features 28 elementary schools and 11 high schools, all managed within a single district. This network includes three alternative schools and a special education school to provide comprehensive coverage for all learners.
A Single District with Massive Reach
The Clay District serves over 39,210 students across its 51 schools. Charter schools represent a small fraction of the local landscape, with only two campuses making up 4.0% of total schools. This centralized district structure is the primary engine for the county's educational success.
Suburban Excellence and Large Campus Life
School life in Clay is overwhelmingly suburban, with 39 schools located in these settings. The average school size is a robust 830 students, anchored by massive campuses like Oakleaf High School with 2,371 students. This environment offers students a bustling, high-resource experience typical of thriving Florida suburbs.
School Overview
Total Schools
50
in Clay County
Reported Enrollment
38,993
50 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
2
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Clay County
50 Public Schools in Clay County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 15 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 50 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAKLEAF HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | CLAY | ORANGE PARK, 32065Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,371 |
| FLEMING ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | CLAY | ORANGE PARK, 32003Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,889 |
| MIDDLEBURG HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | CLAY | MIDDLEBURG, 32068Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,852 |
| RIDGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | CLAY | ORANGE PARK, 32065Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,828 |
| ORANGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | CLAY | ORANGE PARK, 32073Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,810 |
| CLAY HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | CLAY | GREEN COVE SPRINGS, 32043Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,666 |
| KEYSTONE HEIGHTS JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH | Profile | CLAY | KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, 32656Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 1,205 |
| OAKLEAF JUNIOR HIGH | Profile | CLAY | ORANGE PARK, 32065Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,118 |
| ROBERT M. PATERSON ELEMENTARY | Profile | CLAY | ORANGE PARK, 32003Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 1,117 |
| LAKE ASBURY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | CLAY | GREEN COVE SPRINGS, 32043Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 1,037 |
| TYNES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | CLAY | MIDDLEBURG, 32068Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 1,021 |
| OAKLEAF VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | CLAY | ORANGE PARK, 32065Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 1,001 |
| DISCOVERY OAKS ELEMENTARY | Profile | CLAY | ORANGE PARK, 32065Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 977 |
| LAKE ASBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | CLAY | GREEN COVE SPRINGS, 32043Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 975 |
| PLANTATION OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | CLAY | ORANGE PARK, 32065Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 938 |
| THUNDERBOLT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | CLAY | FLEMING ISLAND, 32003Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 901 |
| LAKESIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CLAY | ORANGE PARK, 32073Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 870 |
| ST JOHNS CLASSICAL ACADEMY | Record | CLAY | FLEMING ISLAND, 32003Suburb: Large | PK–12 | Charter | 845 |
| LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | CLAY | ORANGE PARK, 32073Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 817 |
| KEYSTONE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY | Record | CLAY | KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, 32656Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 803 |
OAKLEAF HIGH SCHOOL
CLAY
ORANGE PARK, 32065 / Suburb: Large
FLEMING ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL
CLAY
ORANGE PARK, 32003 / Suburb: Large
MIDDLEBURG HIGH SCHOOL
CLAY
MIDDLEBURG, 32068 / Rural: Fringe
RIDGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
CLAY
ORANGE PARK, 32065 / Suburb: Large
ORANGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL
CLAY
ORANGE PARK, 32073 / Suburb: Large
CLAY HIGH SCHOOL
CLAY
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, 32043 / Suburb: Large
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH
CLAY
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, 32656 / Town: Distant
OAKLEAF JUNIOR HIGH
CLAY
ORANGE PARK, 32065 / Suburb: Large
ROBERT M. PATERSON ELEMENTARY
CLAY
ORANGE PARK, 32003 / Suburb: Large
LAKE ASBURY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
CLAY
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, 32043 / Suburb: Large
TYNES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CLAY
MIDDLEBURG, 32068 / Rural: Fringe
OAKLEAF VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CLAY
ORANGE PARK, 32065 / Suburb: Large
DISCOVERY OAKS ELEMENTARY
CLAY
ORANGE PARK, 32065 / Suburb: Large
LAKE ASBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CLAY
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, 32043 / Suburb: Large
PLANTATION OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CLAY
ORANGE PARK, 32065 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,737
State avg $6,118
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Schools in Clay County, Florida — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clay County, Florida?
Clay County supports a large student population of 38,993 across 50 public schools. The landscape features 28 elementary schools and 11 high schools, all managed within a single district. This network includes three alternative schools and a special education school to provide comprehensive coverage for all learners.
What are the major school districts in Clay County, Florida?
The Clay District serves over 39,210 students across its 51 schools. Charter schools represent a small fraction of the local landscape, with only two campuses making up 4.0% of total schools. This centralized district structure is the primary engine for the county's educational success.
What is the school experience like in Clay County?
School life in Clay is overwhelmingly suburban, with 39 schools located in these settings. The average school size is a robust 830 students, anchored by massive campuses like Oakleaf High School with 2,371 students. This environment offers students a bustling, high-resource experience typical of thriving Florida suburbs.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.