Ten Nassau County School District schools have been named 2025-26 Schools of Excellence by the Florida State Board of Education, recognizing sustained academic achievement among some of the highest-performing schools in the state.

The State Board of Education approved the 2025-26 Schools of Excellence designations on Oct. 14. Under Florida law, a school qualifies for the designation when the percentage of possible points earned in its school grade calculation ranks in the 80th percentile or higher among schools within the same grade grouping for at least two of the previous three school years.

Nassau County's 2025-26 Schools of Excellence

• Bryceville Elementary School

• Callahan Intermediate School

• Callahan Middle School

• Emma Love Hardee Elementary School

• Fernandina Beach High School

• Fernandina Beach Middle School

• Hilliard Elementary School

• Hilliard Middle-Senior High School

• Yulee Elementary School

• Yulee Middle School

The School of Excellence designation reflects more than a single year of strong results. Schools must demonstrate sustained performance over multiple years to qualify, making the recognition a reflection of continued academic strength and consistency.

With Schools of Excellence spanning elementary, middle, high, and combination school levels, the recognition highlights the depth of academic success across Nassau County. It also reflects the collective work of students, teachers, school leaders, support staff, families, and community partners who continue to make high achievement a priority throughout the district.

The latest recognition adds to Nassau County School District's continued record of academic achievement and reinforces the district's commitment to providing students with high-quality educational opportunities in schools throughout the community.

Enroll today in your neighborhood A-rated school and experience the excellence that makes Nassau County one of the highest-performing school districts in Florida. https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/enroll