Chiefland High School
808 N. Main Street, Chiefland, FL 32626 · (352) 493-6000
Data: Florida Board of Nursing approved list (August 2026); Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025
- First-time pass rate
- 83.33%12 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- −5.8points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #108of 130 programs
- Gainesville area rank
- #4of 4 ranked nearby
How Chiefland High School graduates do on the CNA exam
83.33% of 12 first-time test-takers from Chiefland High School passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 5.8 points below Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #108 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers, and #4 of 4 ranked programs in the Gainesville area.
No 2024 result is matched to this program in the same report series, so there's no year-over-year comparison yet.
With 12 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 8.3 points, so treat small differences with care. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
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How Chiefland High School stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 83.33%, Chiefland High School is in the bottom quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 12 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 2 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 2 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Dixie Academy Of Health Careers in Cross City (100.0%, about 22 mi away).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Florida Board of Nursing, program 1303 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 808 N. Main Street, Chiefland, FL 32626 Levy County |
| Phone | (352) 493-6000 |
| CNA median pay, Gainesville area | $36,990 a year ($17.79/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Chiefland
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Academy Of Health Careers | Cross City | 22 mi | 100.0% |
| Bell High School Academy Of Health Related Professions | Bell | 23 mi | 87.0% |
| Williston High School | Williston | 26 mi | 88.2% |
| Santa Fe College | Gainesville | 33 mi | 100.0% |
| Academy Of Health Careers-Crystal River High School | Crystal River | 36 mi | 81.3% |
| Crystal River Health And Rehab School Of Health Sciences | Crystal River | 36 mi | 93.4% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Chiefland High School's CNA exam pass rate?
83.33% of 12 first-time test-takers from Chiefland High School passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 5.8 points below Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #108 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Chiefland High School a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Florida Board of Nursing, August 2026) as program 1303. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
How many hours of training does Florida require?
120 hours: at least 80 classroom and 40 clinical (20 or more in a nursing home), with 16 hours before any resident contact (Fla. Admin. Code 64B9-15.006). The exam is run by Prometric.
How does Chiefland High School compare with CNA programs nearby?
2 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 2 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Dixie Academy Of Health Careers in Cross City (100.0%, about 22 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Chiefland?
The closest are Dixie Academy Of Health Careers in Cross City (about 22 mi, 100% pass rate), Bell High School Academy Of Health Related Professions in Bell (about 23 mi, 87% pass rate), Williston High School in Williston (about 26 mi, 88% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.