St. Johns County School District has reclaimed its position as the top-ranked public school system in Florida, ending a one-year period where Nassau County held the title. The district received an A grade and 910 accountability points out of a possible 1,200 for the 2025-26 school year, according to state accountability results released this week.
The return to the number one spot follows a narrow shift in the previous academic year. During the 2024-25 school year, Nassau County made history by taking the top ranking for the first time, earning 888 accountability points compared to St. Johns County’s 882. Prior to that brief loss, St. Johns County had held the number one ranking for 14 consecutive years.
This year’s results reflect strong performance across multiple academic measures. Students in St. Johns County far exceeded statewide averages in key subjects. Seventy-three percent of students scored proficient in math, compared to 53 percent statewide. In reading, 72 percent of St. Johns County students achieved proficiency, surpassing the statewide average of 52 percent.
The district also reported a 94 percent graduation rate, which is higher than Florida’s statewide average of 88 percent. St. Johns County continues to maintain one of the state’s strongest public school participation rates, with approximately 93 percent of K-12 students educated in the public school system. The statewide figure for public school participation is about 86 percent.
High schools remain a significant component of the district’s academic profile. Every traditional public high school in St. Johns County received an A rating. Schools such as Ponte Vedra High School, Allen D. Nease High School, and Creekside High School consistently rank among the top high schools in Florida.
