FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
Overall, there were 1,058 students enrolled in district’s ninth-grade in the 2023-24 school year, making up 8.3% of the student body in the district.
The number of students in the ninth-grade grew by 2.2% compared to the year before.
Nassau County School District also had a high enrollment for the second-grade, the second highest recorded in the district.
Within the district, Yulee High School had the most ninth-grade students in the 2023-24 school year.
Data showed that Nassau County School District enrolled a total of 12,746 students in the 2023-24 school year, the 36th highest enrollment in Florida.
It was also ranked 36th highest in the year before.
Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.
According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.
Governor DeSantis's budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers' salaries and other instructional personnel.
| Schools | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Bryceville Elementary School | 222 |
| Callahan Elementary School | 657 |
| Callahan Intermediate School | 591 |
| Callahan Middle School | 708 |
| Emma Love Hardee Elementary School | 645 |
| Fernandina Beach High School | 980 |
| Fernandina Beach Middle School | 689 |
| Hilliard Elementary School | 696 |
| Hilliard Middle-Senior High School | 783 |
| Nassau Virtual Franchise | 86 |
| Southside Elementary School | 619 |
| West Nassau County High School | 933 |
| Wildlight Elementary School | 1,164 |
| Yulee Elementary School | 599 |
| Yulee High School | 1,431 |
| Yulee Middle School | 1,215 |
| Yulee Primary School | 638 |
| Total Nassau County School District | 12,746 |
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