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Best Gilchrist County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,397 students in Gilchrist County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gilchrist County, FL are Trenton High School, Bell High School and Gilchrist Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilchrist County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Gilchrist County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public high schools.
Gilchrist County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bell High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Gilchrist County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trenton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1013 N Main St
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3210
Gr: 6-12 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Bell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
930 S Main St
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3232
Gr: 6-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Gilchrist Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gilchrist County, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gilchrist County, FL include Trenton High School, Bell High School and Gilchrist Virtual Franchise.
How many public high schools are located in Gilchrist County?
4 public high schools are located in Gilchrist County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilchrist County?
Gilchrist County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gilchrist County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gilchrist County include: Bell High School vs. Trenton High School, Trenton High School vs. Bell High School

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