Best Schools in Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County, FL has 8 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,055 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Gilchrist County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gilchrist County, FL
The top high schools in Gilchrist County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilchrist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 627 Students
2. Trenton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilchrist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 715 Students
3. Gilchrist Virtual Franchise
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilchrist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 23 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gilchrist County, FL
The top elementary schools in Gilchrist County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Trenton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilchrist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 809 Students
2. Bell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilchrist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 661 Students
3. Gilchrist Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilchrist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 4 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gilchrist County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gilchrist County, FL has a total population of 17,864 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gilchrist County, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gilchrist County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gilchrist County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gilchrist County, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Gilchrist County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gilchrist County, FL
How many schools are in Gilchrist County, FL?
Gilchrist County, FL has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,055 students in total.
How do schools in Gilchrist County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Gilchrist County score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Gilchrist County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gilchrist County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Gilchrist County
2 places in Gilchrist County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Gilchrist (6 schools)