Gilchrist School District
School District · Trenton, Florida
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 3 high
Enrollment
2,904
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 3 high
Enrollment
2,904
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#16 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,714
+$953 vs Florida median
District size
2,904 students
Smaller than Florida median
The short answer
Gilchrist ranks #16 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Gilchrist's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bell High School (7.7/10), Trenton Elementary School (7.6/10), and Trenton High School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Gilchrist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bell High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Trenton Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Trenton High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Bell Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gilchrist
Gilchrist is a Trenton, Florida school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,904 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1. District-level spending was $12,714 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Gilchrist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bell High School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Gilchrist students show an average math proficiency of 67.0% and ELA proficiency of 64.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Gilchrist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gilchrist with test data.
Schools in Gilchrist
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Trenton
- Total Enrollment
- 2,904
- Teachers (FTE)
- 154
- District spending per student
- $12,714NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gilchrist?
Gilchrist has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gilchrist?
The average composite rating for Gilchrist is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Gilchrist?
Gilchrist's district-level spending was $12,714 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gilchrist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gilchrist is 18.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gilchrist?
Bell High School is the highest-rated school in Gilchrist with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Gilchrist?
Across schools in Gilchrist with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gilchrist compare to other districts in Florida?
Gilchrist has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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