Total enrollment
38,806
+698 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Clay County
Florida · Public K-12
Clay County in Florida is home to 55 public K-12 schools, serving roughly 38,806 students between them, broken out as 30 elementary, 6 middle, and 11 high. Clay is the largest district by enrollment.
4-year change in Clay County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
49
+1 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Clay County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Florida | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 63.4% | #7 of 63 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 38,806 | #22 of 65 | #275 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 49 | #25 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.0:1 | #3 of 65 | #1,753 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 53.6% | #22 of 65 | #1,434 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.7% | #24 of 64 | #432 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Clay County school rankings
Residents
227,584
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
55
1 districts
Enrollment
38,806
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$87,820
Above Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.6%
Above Florida avg
Elementary
30
19,470 students
Middle
6
5,047 students
High
11
12,799 students
Combined / other
8
1,490 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
CLAY
38,806 students · 1 district in Clay County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Clay County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
28.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.8% under 18
Test scores in Clay County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 44 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAKLEAF HIGH SCHOOL | Orange Park | High | 09-12 | 2,307 | · |
| MIDDLEBURG HIGH SCHOOL | Middleburg | High | 09-12 | 1,866 | · |
| ORANGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL | Orange Park | High | 09-12 | 1,844 | · |
| RIDGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | Orange Park | High | 09-12 | 1,792 | · |
| CLAY HIGH SCHOOL | Green Cove Springs | High | 09-12 | 1,776 | · |
| FLEMING ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL | Orange Park | High | 09-12 | 1,765 | · |
| KEYSTONE HEIGHTS JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH | Keystone Heights | High | 07-12 | 1,139 | · |
| TYNES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Middleburg | Elementary | PK-06 | 1,047 | · |
| OAKLEAF VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Orange Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 1,022 | · |
| ST JOHNS CLASSICAL ACADEMY | Fleming Island | Combined | PK-12 | 978 | · |
| LAKE ASBURY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Green Cove Springs | Middle | 07-08 | 940 | · |
| LAKE ASBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Green Cove Springs | Elementary | PK-06 | 935 | · |
| DISCOVERY OAKS ELEMENTARY | Orange Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 915 | · |
| PLANTATION OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Orange Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 915 | · |
| OAKLEAF JUNIOR HIGH | Orange Park | Middle | 06-08 | 906 | · |
| LAKESIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Orange Park | Middle | 06-08 | 865 | · |
| ORANGE PARK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Orange Park | Middle | 07-08 | 832 | · |
| GREEN COVE SPRINGS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Green Cove Springs | Middle | 07-08 | 793 | · |
| KEYSTONE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY | Keystone Heights | Elementary | PK-06 | 779 | · |
| RIDEOUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Middleburg | Elementary | PK-06 | 768 | · |
| THUNDERBOLT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Fleming Island | Elementary | PK-06 | 756 | · |
| LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Orange Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 726 | · |
| ARGYLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Orange Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 722 | · |
| WILKINSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Middleburg | Middle | 07-08 | 711 | · |
| SPRING PARK ELEMENTARY | Green Cove Springs | Elementary | PK-06 | 698 | · |
| SHADOWLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Green Cove Springs | Elementary | PK-06 | 695 | · |
| CLAY CHARTER ACADEMY | Middleburg | Elementary | KG-08 | 693 | · |
| J.L. WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Middleburg | Elementary | PK-06 | 690 | · |
| ROBERT M. PATERSON ELEMENTARY | Orange Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 665 | · |
| W E CHERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Orange Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 652 | · |
| FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Orange Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 629 | · |
| RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Orange Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 592 | · |
| COPPERGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Middleburg | Elementary | PK-06 | 587 | · |
| MIDDLEBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Middleburg | Elementary | PK-06 | 581 | · |
| CHARLES E. BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Green Cove Springs | Elementary | PK-06 | 564 | · |
| DOCTORS INLET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Middleburg | Elementary | PK-06 | 545 | · |
| MCRAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Keystone Heights | Elementary | PK-06 | 544 | · |
| SWIMMING PEN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Middleburg | Elementary | PK-06 | 496 | · |
| S BRYAN JENNINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Orange Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 492 | · |
| ORANGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Orange Park | Elementary | KG-06 | 489 | · |
| GROVE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Orange Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 445 | · |
| CLAY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Jacksonville | Elementary | PK-06 | 426 | · |
| ST. JOHNS CLASSICAL ACADEMY ORANGE PARK | Orange Park | Combined | KG-12 | 405 | · |
| MONTCLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Orange Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 402 | · |
| R. C. BANNERMAN LEARNING CENTER | Green Cove Springs | High | 06-12 | 211 | · |
| CLAY VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Orange Park | Combined | KG-12 | 107 | · |
| PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS CLAY | Orange Park | High | 06-12 | 50 | · |
| AMIKIDS CLAY COUNTY | Green Cove Springs | High | 06-12 | 32 | · |
| FLORIDA YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY | Camp Blanding Starke | High | 09-12 | 17 | · |
| CLAY VIRTUAL ACADEMY | Orange Park | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
| CLAY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Orange Park | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
| CONTRACTED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Green Cove Springs | Combined | PK-12 | 0 | · |
| HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND HOMEBASED PROGRAMS | Green Cove Springs | Combined | PK-12 | 0 | · |
| SCHOOL A | Green Cove Springs | Elementary | KG-06 | 0 | · |
| SCHOOL AA | Green Cove Springs | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Clay County
About Clay County
Clay County is an average-sized county of about 227,584 residents in Florida. Its public-school system serves approximately 38,806 students across 55 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $87,820, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 28% above the Florida median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Clay County is built around 30 elementary schools (19,470 students), 6 middle schools (5,047), 11 high schools (12,799), and 8 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Clay County is CLAY, which alone enrolls about 38,806 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Clay County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 38,108 students to 38,806. The school count climbed from 48 to 49 across the same 4-year window.
On this page, the community for Clay County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data