For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 749 students in Trenton, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Trenton, FL are Trenton High School and Gilchrist Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Trenton, FL (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.
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
Trenton, Florida 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 Trenton, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Trenton, FL include Trenton High School and Gilchrist Virtual Franchise.
How many public middle schools are located in Trenton?
3 public middle schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% 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 Trenton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Trenton include: Gilchrist Virtual Franchise vs. Trenton High School
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