Best High Schools in Gilchrist County, FL

Gilchrist County, FL has 10 high schools with 6,089 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Gilchrist County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Gilchrist County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Trenton High School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilchrist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 715 Students

2. Gilchrist Virtual Franchise

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilchrist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 23 Students

3. Bell High School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilchrist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 627 Students

4. Fort White High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1158 Students

5. Branford High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Suwannee • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 754 Students

6. Newberry High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 728 Students

7. Santa Fe High School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1154 Students

8. Dixie County High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dixie • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 714 Students

Best Middle Schools in Gilchrist County, FL

Gilchrist County, FL has 2 middle schools with 1,938 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Gilchrist County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Gilchrist County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Oak View Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 964 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Gilchrist County, FL

Gilchrist County, FL has 3 elementary schools with 1,474 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Gilchrist County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Gilchrist County exceed expectations.

1. Bell Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilchrist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 661 Students

2. Trenton Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilchrist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 809 Students

3. High Springs Community School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 974 Students

4. Gilchrist Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

9,501

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

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

A+

12.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

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

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,052 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

32 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Gilchrist County, FL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Gilchrist County, FL

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Dixie County, FL

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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Columbia County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lafayette County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Union County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Suwannee County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bradford County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Taylor County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Baker County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations