For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,397 students in Gilchrist County, FL.
The top ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Gilchrist County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gilchrist County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Trenton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1013 N Main St
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3210
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3210
Grades: 6-12
| 723 students
Rank: #22.
Bell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 S Main St
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3232
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3232
Grades: 6-12
| 648 students
Rank: #33.
Gilchrist Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Gilchrist County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gilchrist County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gilchrist County, FL include Trenton High School, Bell High School and Gilchrist Virtual Franchise.
How many public middle schools are located in Gilchrist County?
4 public middle schools are located in Gilchrist County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilchrist County?
Gilchrist County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Gilchrist County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gilchrist County include: Bell High School vs. Trenton High School, Trenton High School vs. Bell High School, Gilchrist Virtual Franchise vs. Trenton High School
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