Photo: Excel23 · CC BY-SA 4.0Callahan’s public schools outscore 91% of Florida districts
On the state math tests, 73% of Callahan’s students scored proficient, above the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Callahan, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Callahan’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 394 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Callahan’s, its schools beat 99%, higher than their 91% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 64% and math 73% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,625 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then six elementary, five middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Sonshine Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Callahan’s grade
A: better than 91% of Florida school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Florida average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Callahan, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Callahan
Callahan Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 614 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Callahan
Callahan Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 614 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Callahan
Callahan Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 614 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Callahan
Callahan Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 614 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Callahan
West Nassau County High School
Grades 9–12 · 923 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Callahan
West Nassau County High School
Grades 9–12 · 923 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Callahan
West Nassau County High School
Grades 9–12 · 923 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Callahan
West Nassau County High School
Grades 9–12 · 923 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Callahan’s public schools are run by Nassau County School District, which also serves Fernandina Beach and Hilliard. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Callahan vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Callahan’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Callahan | A | Nassau County |
Every school in Callahan
14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Callahan’s schools
Are Callahan’s schools good?
By Florida’s own tests, yes: the public schools Callahan children attend outscore 91% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 99%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Callahan in?
Nassau County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 12,575 students in 18 schools (2024–25).
Where do Callahan kids go to high school?
West Nassau County High School, with 923 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Callahan’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Nassau County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Callahan spend per student?
$11,625 in Nassau County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Callahan?
Yes: Sonshine Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 264 students).
Parents talk
What Callahan families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Callahan → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.