Total enrollment
2,858
+122 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Gilchrist County
Florida · Public K-12
Gilchrist County in Florida is home to 7 public K-12 schools, serving roughly 2,858 students between them, broken out as 3 elementary and 3 high. Gilchrist is the largest district by enrollment.
4-year change in Gilchrist County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Gilchrist County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Florida | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 62.4% | #10 of 63 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,858 | #54 of 65 | #1,899 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #62 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.6:1 | #34 of 65 | #2,394 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 47.0% | #42 of 65 | #1,780 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 37.6% | #62 of 64 | #1,568 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
19,040
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
2,858
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$63,523
Below Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.0%
Below Florida avg
Elementary
3
1,435 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
1,423 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
GILCHRIST
2,858 students · 1 district in Gilchrist County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Gilchrist County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
15.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.2% under 18
Test scores in Gilchrist County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- BELL HIGH SCHOOL· 64.5%
- TRENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 63.3%
- TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL· 62.1%
- BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 55.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Trenton | Elementary | PK-05 | 779 | · |
| TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL | Trenton | High | 06-12 | 701 | · |
| BELL HIGH SCHOOL | Bell | High | 06-12 | 696 | · |
| BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Bell | Elementary | PK-05 | 656 | · |
| GILCHRIST VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Trenton | High | 06-12 | 26 | · |
| GILCHRIST VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Trenton | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
| GILCHRIST VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED) | Trenton | Elementary | KG-05 | 0 | · |
Cities in Gilchrist County
About Gilchrist County
Gilchrist County is a compact Florida county of about 19,040 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 2,858 students.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $63,523, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 7% meaningfully below the Florida median.
For a sense of the school types, Gilchrist County comprises 3 elementary schools (1,435 students), 3 high schools (1,423), and 1 combined or other schools.
GILCHRIST dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,858 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,858 students, rose 4% from the 2,736 reported in SY 2020-21. Gilchrist County now counts 5 public schools, down from 6 in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Gilchrist County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data