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St. Johns County Schools & Education

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$4,938

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,118

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 36/100

State Score Position

#17

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: St. Johns County

Measured School Summary

St. Johns County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.

Funding Context

At $4,938 per pupil, St. Johns County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 23% above the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 19% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read St. Johns 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

60 public schools and 2 districts 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

44/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #17 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.

Completion

95.0%

5.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$4,938

$1,180 below the state average

School coverage

60

2 districts 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

St. Johns County has 60 public schools across 2 districts, 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.

Parent decision brief

What St. Johns 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

ST. JOHNS carries most of the listed public-school system, with 55 of 60 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#17

of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.

ST. JOHNS

Elementary to high school visible

50,151 students

Elementary 27Middle 7High 16Other 5

55 listed schools in this county slice.

DEAF/BLIND

Elementary to high school visible

497 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 2Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

ST. JOHNS is the largest listed district slice, with 55 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 St. Johns County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different St. Johns County district systems?

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 St. Johns 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.

A Growing Network of Sixty Schools

St. Johns County operates 60 public schools, including 29 elementary, 8 middle, and 18 high schools. Two distinct districts serve a total enrollment of 50,648 students across the region. The infrastructure is rapidly expanding to accommodate the influx of new residents.

The Powerhouse St. Johns School District

The St. Johns district is the primary provider, managing 55 schools and 50,151 students. Charter schools have a small footprint here, making up just 5.0% of the total school inventory. The specialized Deaf/Blind district provides essential services to an additional 497 students.

A Mix of Suburban and Rural Campuses

The educational landscape features 37 suburban schools and 22 rural schools, offering diverse learning environments. Major high schools like Bartram Trail and Creekside enroll over 2,400 students each, while the county average is 904 students per school. The system balances large-scale secondary schools with smaller, community-focused primary campuses.

School Overview

Total Schools

60

in St. Johns County

Reported Enrollment

50,648

60 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

3

5% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary29
Middle8
High18
Other5

2 School Districts in St. Johns County

60 Public Schools in St. Johns County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 25 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 60 matching schools

BARTRAM TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL

ST. JOHNS

SAINT JOHNS, 32259 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,493 students

CREEKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

ST. JOHNS

SAINT JOHNS, 32259 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,455 students

ALLEN D NEASE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

ST. JOHNS

PONTE VEDRA, 32081 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,214 students

TOCOI CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

ST. JOHNS

ST AUGUSTINE, 32084 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,008 students

FREEDOM CROSSING ACADEMY

ST. JOHNS

ST JOHNS, 32259 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–8Primary1,970 students

PONTE VEDRA HIGH SCHOOL

ST. JOHNS

PONTE VEDRA, 32081 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,928 students

MILL CREEK ACADEMY

ST. JOHNS

ST AUGUSTINE, 32092 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–8Primary1,893 students

LIBERTY PINES ACADEMY

ST. JOHNS

SAINT JOHNS, 32259 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–8Primary1,815 students

ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL

ST. JOHNS

ST AUGUSTINE, 32084 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,784 students

PINE ISLAND ACADEMY

ST. JOHNS

ST AUGUSTINE, 32095 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–8Primary1,530 students

PEDRO MENENDEZ HIGH SCHOOL

ST. JOHNS

ST AUGUSTINE, 32086 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,519 students

PALM VALLEY ACADEMY

ST. JOHNS

PONTE VEDRA, 32081 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–8Primary1,496 students

PATRIOT OAKS ACADEMY

ST. JOHNS

SAINT JOHNS, 32259 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–8Primary1,468 students

PACETTI BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

ST. JOHNS

ST AUGUSTINE, 32092 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,443 students

SWITZERLAND POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL

ST. JOHNS

SAINT JOHNS, 32259 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–9Middle1,430 students

TIMBERLIN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ST. JOHNS

ST AUGUSTINE, 32092 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–5Primary1,311 students

VALLEY RIDGE ACADEMY

ST. JOHNS

PONTE VEDRA, 32081 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–8Primary1,306 students

BEACHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

ST. JOHNS

ST AUGUSTINE, 32084 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,254 students

FRUIT COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

ST. JOHNS

SAINT JOHNS, 32259 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,223 students

ALICE B. LANDRUM MIDDLE SCHOOL

ST. JOHNS

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, 32082 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,142 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

5 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$4,938

State avg $6,118

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Florida counties have the highest graduation rates?
Lafayette County (97.0%), Columbia County (96.0%), and Seminole County (95.0%) currently lead Florida among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Florida?
Across Florida counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,118. The highest current county values are Monroe County ($9,238), Jefferson County ($9,157), and Franklin County ($7,953). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in St. Johns County?
St. Johns County has a school score of 44/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in St. Johns County?
The high school graduation rate in St. Johns County is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does St. Johns County spend per student?
St. Johns County spends $4,938 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in St. Johns County, Florida — FAQ

What does the school system look like in St. Johns County, Florida?

St. Johns County operates 60 public schools, including 29 elementary, 8 middle, and 18 high schools. Two distinct districts serve a total enrollment of 50,648 students across the region. The infrastructure is rapidly expanding to accommodate the influx of new residents.

What are the major school districts in St. Johns County, Florida?

The St. Johns district is the primary provider, managing 55 schools and 50,151 students. Charter schools have a small footprint here, making up just 5.0% of the total school inventory. The specialized Deaf/Blind district provides essential services to an additional 497 students.

What is the school experience like in St. Johns County?

The educational landscape features 37 suburban schools and 22 rural schools, offering diverse learning environments. Major high schools like Bartram Trail and Creekside enroll over 2,400 students each, while the county average is 904 students per school. The system balances large-scale secondary schools with smaller, community-focused primary campuses.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.