Clay County schools.
Clay County runs an A-rated school district ranked among the best in Florida, ranked number 14 in the state, which is a major part of why Fleming Island, Orange Park, and the growing Green Cove Springs communities draw households looking for value with strong schools. Fleming Island High School is the county's standout.
Homes for sale by school zone in Clay County
Every attendance zone we track, with the communities inside it and what is for sale right now — the page for each school lists the neighborhoods zoned to it.
| School | Level | FLDOE grade | Communities | Homes for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming Island High School | High | A | 35 | 853 |
| Clay High School | High | B | 39 | 334 |
| Middleburg High School | High | A | 21 | 158 |
| Orange Park High School | High | B | 25 | 119 |
| Oakleaf High School | High | B | 15 | 110 |
| Ridgeview High School | High | A | 26 | 84 |
| Keystone Heights High School | High | B | 16 | 48 |
| Hayesville High School | High | — | 13 | 0 |
| Green Cove Springs Middle School | Middle | — | 49 | 971 |
| Lake Asbury Middle School | Middle | — | 29 | 303 |
| Oakleaf Jr High Middle School | Middle | — | 21 | 137 |
| Wilkinson Middle School | Middle | — | 25 | 118 |
| Orange Park Middle School | Middle | — | 18 | 115 |
| Hayesville Middle School | Middle | — | 13 | 0 |
| Thunderbolt Elementary School | Elem | A | 13 | 795 |
| Lake Asbury Elementary School | Elem | B | 12 | 181 |
| Charles E. Bennett Elementary School | Elem | B | 18 | 131 |
| Shadowlawn Elementary School | Elem | A | 8 | 79 |
| Paterson Elementary School | Elem | — | 15 | 76 |
| Spring Park Elementary School | Elem | A | 12 | 61 |
| Tynes Elementary School | Elem | B | 10 | 48 |
| Keystone Heights Elementary School | Elem | C | 13 | 44 |
| Montclair Elementary School | Elem | A | 9 | 17 |
| Hayesville Elementary School | Elem | — | 13 | 0 |
Clay County schools at a glance.
The Clay County District Schools earned an A grade and a top-15 statewide ranking, anchored by Fleming Island High School, which has ranked near the top 100 in the state, along with Oakleaf High School serving the fast-growing Oakleaf area on the Duval line. The district has grown with the county's master-planned communities.
In Clay County the better school zones, particularly around Fleming Island and Oakleaf, command a premium, and zoning is tied to address and shifts as the county grows along the First Coast Expressway corridor. Confirm the current assignment for a specific home with the district before you buy.
Notable schools.
A selection of the schools households ask about most in Clay County. This is not the full district roster, and it is not a ranking of any individual school.
| School | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fleming Island High School | The county's top-ranked high school |
| Oakleaf High School | Serves the fast-growing Oakleaf area |
| Orange Park High School | Established school in the Orange Park hub |
| Ridgeview High School | Serves the Orange Park and Middleburg area |
School zoning is set by address and changes as the district opens new schools or redraws boundaries, so no third-party site is authoritative. The only reliable source is the Clay County District Schools, which publishes an official school-locator tool. Confirm the current assignment for any specific home with the district before you buy. Your agent can help you check before you write an offer.
Communities and school zones.
In Clay County, school zones are a major driver of home value, so many buyers start from the zone and work back to the home. These communities are among those associated with strong Clay County schools, each with a full guide, though you should always confirm the specific zone by address.
Communities: Fleming Island · Eagle Harbor · Oakleaf Plantation · Green Cove Springs
Buying around the right school.
If the school zone is driving your search, the most useful thing an agent can do is confirm the zone for a specific home before you write, and map the communities that feed the school you want. Momentum represents buyers across Clay County and works only for you. Call (904) 351-6461 or reach us at jon@movewithmomentum.com.
District ratings and rankings draw on Florida Department of Education school grades and independent rankings from U.S. News and Niche, current as of the 2024-2025 results. School assignments are set by the Clay County District Schools and change over time. This guide is a starting point and is not a ranking or endorsement of any individual school. Always confirm the current zone for a specific address with the district.
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Primary sources: Builder sales offices · NEFAR new construction data · Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Nassau County permitting · Community visits. Data accuracy reflects Momentum Realty's best available information as of the last update date.
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Last updated: Q2 2026 (May). Next refresh: Q3 2026 (August).