Public schools in Green Cove Springs, FL
13 open public schools with an address in Green Cove Springs, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,644
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Green Cove Springs public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Green Cove Springs, FL: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,644 students, an average of 554 per school. The largest campus is Clay High School (1,776 students), and the largest elementary school is Lake Asbury Elementary School (935).
Every listed school belongs to Clay. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 53% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Green Cove Springs
Elementary schools in Green Cove Springs
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles E. Bennett Elementary School Clay | PK–06 | 564 | 12.8:1 | |
| Lake Asbury Elementary School Clay | PK–06 | 935 | 14:1 | |
| School a Clay | KG–06 | 0 | — | |
| School Aa Clay | KG–08 | — | — | |
| Shadowlawn Elementary School Clay | PK–06 | 695 | 12.7:1 | |
| Spring Park Elementary Clay | PK–06 | 698 | — |
Middle schools in Green Cove Springs
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Cove Springs Junior High School Clay | 07–08 | 793 | 16.9:1 | |
| Lake Asbury Junior High School Clay | 06–08 | 940 | 15.2:1 |
High schools in Green Cove Springs
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amikids Clay County Clay · Alternative School | 06–12 | 32 | 16:1 | |
| Clay High School Clay | 09–12 | 1,776 | 21.2:1 | |
| R. C. Bannerman Learning Center Clay · Alternative School | 06–12 | 211 | 9.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Green Cove Springs
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contracted Residential Services Clay · Special Education School | PK–12 | 0 | — | |
| Hospital Homebound Homebased Programs Clay · Special Education School | PK–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.3%
- Hispanic15.1%
- Black11.6%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Green Cove Springs schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,644 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Green Cove Springs
How many public schools are in Green Cove Springs, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Green Cove Springs: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 6,644 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Green Cove Springs?
All listed public schools with an address in Green Cove Springs belong to Clay. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Green Cove Springs?
Clay High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Green Cove Springs, with 1,776 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Green Cove Springs?
No school with an address in Green Cove Springs is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Florida.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Green Cove Springs schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Green Cove Springs public schools is 14.6:1, lower than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Green Cove Springs guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities