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B+
Schools in Trenton · Gilchrist County School District

Trenton’s public schools outscore 71% of Florida districts

On the state math tests, 64% of Trenton’s students scored proficient, above the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Trenton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.

≈could be anywhere from C+ to A−K–12Where will my kid go?

From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
62%
▲ 10 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Math proficiency
64%
▲ 12 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–84%
▼ 4–8 pts vs FL 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$11.7K
▼ 10% vs FL $13.0K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.6
FL 18.0
Schools in town
2
1,480 students on the public path
In brief

Trenton’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 266 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Trenton’s, its schools beat 82%, higher than their 71% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 62% and math 64% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,743 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Trenton High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Gilchrist Virtual Franchise, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Trenton’s grade

A Test scoresC− Graduation

B+: better than 71% of Florida school districts. Test scores are above the Florida average; graduation is below it.

Florida school districts we grade (76)Better than 71%
Lower resultsHigher results
Florida towns with similar household incomes (266)Better than 82%
C+A−A rough placement. Ordinary sampling error in 1,540 test results and a graduating class of 185 could put Trenton anywhere from C+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Trenton’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,512 in math, 1,567 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Trenton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Trenton Elementary SchoolGilchrist County School DistrictA−
6–12Trenton High SchoolGilchrist County School DistrictA−

Trenton’s public schools are run by Gilchrist County School District, which also serves Bell and Fanning Springs. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Gilchrist County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,858 students, up 4% since 2020–21 · 17.6 per teacher (FL 18.0)
$11,743FL $13,006 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading62%
State average 52.1% · 1567 students tested
Math64%
State average 52.2% · 1512 students tested

Trenton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Trenton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
TrentonB+Gilchrist County

Every school in Trenton

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Trentonby address
Trenton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A−
779 students17:1Rate it →
Trenton High School
High · Grades 6–12
A−
701 students17:1Rate it →
Online schools based in Trentonnot counted as local schools
Gilchrist Virtual Franchise
High · Grades 6–12
A−
Online
26 studentsRate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Gilchrist Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)).

Questions about Trenton’s schools

Are Trenton’s schools good?

By Florida’s own tests, yes: the public schools Trenton children attend outscore 71% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Trenton in?

Gilchrist County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,858 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

What is Trenton’s graduation rate?

80–84% of the class of 2023 in Gilchrist County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.

How much does Trenton spend per student?

$11,743 in Gilchrist County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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What Trenton families are saying about school.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.