Williston High School
350 Robert Philpot Way, Williston, FL 32696 · (352) 528-3542
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
- 88.24%17 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- −0.8points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #87of 130 programs
- Since 2024
- −11.8points vs 100% (12 testers)
- Gainesville area rank
- #2of 4 ranked nearby
How Williston High School graduates do on the CNA exam
88.24% of 17 first-time test-takers from Williston High School passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 0.8 points below Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #87 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers, and #2 of 4 ranked programs in the Gainesville area.
In 2024, 100% of 12 first-time testers passed, so the rate fell 11.8 points year over year. Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
With 17 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 5.9 points, so treat small differences with care. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
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How Williston 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 88.24%, Williston High School is in the third quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 17 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 1 other ranked program is within 25 miles; 1 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Santa Fe College in Gainesville (100.0%, about 20 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 1305 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 350 Robert Philpot Way, Williston, FL 32696 Levy County |
| Phone | (352) 528-3542 |
| 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 Williston
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe College | Gainesville | 20 mi | 100.0% |
| Saint Francis Catholic Academy Health Science Institute | Gainesville | 20 mi | — |
| Chiefland High School | Chiefland | 26 mi | 83.3% |
| Marion Technical College | Ocala | 26 mi | 88.5% |
| Taylor College Na Program | Ocala | 27 mi | — |
| Academy Of Health Professions | Gainesville | 28 mi | — |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Williston High School's CNA exam pass rate?
88.24% of 17 first-time test-takers from Williston High School passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 0.8 points below Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #87 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Williston 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 1305. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
Is Williston High School's pass rate going up or down?
Down: 88.24% of 17 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 100% of 12 in 2024 (−11.8 points). Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
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 Williston High School compare with CNA programs nearby?
1 other ranked program is within 25 miles; 1 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Santa Fe College in Gainesville (100.0%, about 20 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Williston?
The closest are Santa Fe College in Gainesville (about 20 mi, 100% pass rate), Saint Francis Catholic Academy Health Science Institute in Gainesville (about 20 mi), Chiefland High School in Chiefland (about 26 mi, 83% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.