St. Johns County Schools Maintain ‘A’ Rating But Drop in State Rankings

St. Johns County Schools received an A rating -- but slipped one spot in state rankings.

St. Johns County Schools once again received an A rating in the latest Niche.com rankings, but the district dropped from #2 to #3 in the state.

How Did It Compare to Other Districts?

Despite the slip, St. Johns County led Florida in math and English proficiency rates:

  • Math: 76% proficiency
  • Reading: 72% proficiency

These scores were higher than both new #1 Seminole County (60% in both subjects) and #2 Sarasota County (64% in math, 62% in reading).

Other top districts included Clay (#4) and Collier (#5), both of which received A ratings. Clay made the biggest jump, rising from #6 last year.

Breakdown of St. Johns County’s Grades

  • Academics & College Prep: A
  • Clubs & Activities: A-
  • Administration: B-
  • Teachers: B
  • Facilities & Food: B-
  • Diversity: B

Enrollment Growth

The district added 1,943 students this year, bringing total enrollment to 47,495—a 4.27% increase from last year.

Stay tuned for more updates on the latest school rankings.