Nassau schools remain A‑rated, rank No. 2 statewide; district sets 2025–26 goals
July 09, 2026 | Nassau, School Districts, Florida
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The Nassau County School District remains an A‑rated district and is ranked No. 2 in the state, Superintendent Dr. Burns told the school board on July 9. "We're still an A rated school district. Rank number 2, a little behind Saint John's," he said during the superintendent spotlight.
Dr. Burns gave a breakdown of subject and grade-level performance across the district, noting strong results in English language arts, math and science. Among the highlights he reported: elementary grades 3–5 ranking No. 2 in ELA and No. 3 in math for that range; middle-school grades 6–8 ranking No. 1 in both ELA and math; and high-school results with ELA at No. 2. He said the district compares its performance against 67 Florida districts.
The superintendent reviewed the district's 2025–26 goals and progress: raising ELA from 73% to 75% (reported increased to 75%), math target from 79% to 82% (math achievement overall maintained at 79%), social studies from 83% to 85% (reported increase to 85%), science target from 77% to 79% (reported 78%), and a graduation-rate target from 92% to 95% (reported graduation rate maintained at 92%). "So we really did move a little bit," Dr. Burns said of the results.
Dr. Burns also reported a decline in chronic absenteeism, from roughly 31% to 28% districtwide, and credited school‑level incentives and engagement strategies that keep attendance on staff and principals' radars. He said the district will continue to work on these goals and share updates with schools and families.
A board member asked for a copy of the performance sheets to show constituents that history and civics remain taught and tested; Dr. Burns confirmed civics instruction is required "to state statute" and offered to provide the materials. The superintendent said the district will post the information and share it with principals in the coming days.
The board did not take any formal action on the metrics; Dr. Burns said the materials and goals will guide district planning and communication ahead of the school year.
Next step: the district plans to distribute the performance summary to principals and post the goals publicly in the 30 days leading up to the first day of school.
Dr. Burns gave a breakdown of subject and grade-level performance across the district, noting strong results in English language arts, math and science. Among the highlights he reported: elementary grades 3–5 ranking No. 2 in ELA and No. 3 in math for that range; middle-school grades 6–8 ranking No. 1 in both ELA and math; and high-school results with ELA at No. 2. He said the district compares its performance against 67 Florida districts.
The superintendent reviewed the district's 2025–26 goals and progress: raising ELA from 73% to 75% (reported increased to 75%), math target from 79% to 82% (math achievement overall maintained at 79%), social studies from 83% to 85% (reported increase to 85%), science target from 77% to 79% (reported 78%), and a graduation-rate target from 92% to 95% (reported graduation rate maintained at 92%). "So we really did move a little bit," Dr. Burns said of the results.
Dr. Burns also reported a decline in chronic absenteeism, from roughly 31% to 28% districtwide, and credited school‑level incentives and engagement strategies that keep attendance on staff and principals' radars. He said the district will continue to work on these goals and share updates with schools and families.
A board member asked for a copy of the performance sheets to show constituents that history and civics remain taught and tested; Dr. Burns confirmed civics instruction is required "to state statute" and offered to provide the materials. The superintendent said the district will post the information and share it with principals in the coming days.
The board did not take any formal action on the metrics; Dr. Burns said the materials and goals will guide district planning and communication ahead of the school year.
Next step: the district plans to distribute the performance summary to principals and post the goals publicly in the 30 days leading up to the first day of school.
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