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Trenton High School

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Trenton High School ranks 248 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-12

248^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 70% of Florida high schools

Summary

Trenton High School is a public school in the rural community of Trenton, Florida, serving 701 students in grades 6 through 12 as part of the highly-ranked Gilchrist district. The school has a strong track record of academic performance, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past decade and consistently outperforming state averages in key subjects like Geometry and English Language Arts. For example, 77% of students were proficient in Geometry and 73% of 10th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to state averages of 56% and 61%, respectively. The school also boasts remarkably low chronic absenteeism at just 16.4%, far below the state average of 31.4%, and a resilient graduation rate of 89.4%.

One of the most interesting findings is a "math paradox" at Trenton: while the school excels in Geometry and 8th-grade math, its Algebra 1 proficiency has dropped to 44%, which is below both the district (52%) and state (63%) averages. This contrasts sharply with its strong performance in other math areas and may point to a need for instructional support in Algebra 1. Additionally, Trenton is a clear academic leader in its region, outperforming nearby schools like Dixie County High School, Bronson Middle/High School, and Chiefland Middle High School in nearly every subject. For instance, Trenton's 10th-grade ELA proficiency of 73% is dramatically higher than these neighboring schools, which range from 47% to 51%.

Within its own district, Trenton faces friendly competition from Bell High School, located just 9.4 miles away. Bell currently ranks higher overall and outperforms Trenton in Algebra 1, Biology 1, and 7th-grade math, though Trenton holds an edge in Geometry. This rivalry likely drives improvement for both schools. The school's free/reduced lunch rate has dropped to 40.23%, the lowest among comparable area schools, which often correlates with greater access to resources and stability at home. Overall, Trenton High School offers a strong, well-rounded education with particular strengths in math and reading, making it a solid choice for families in the region.

701

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,076

Per pupil spending ?

40.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1013 N Main St
Trenton, FL 32693

(352) 463-3210

District: Gilchrist

Feeder schools for Trenton High School:

Elementary:

Trenton Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.7%

Hispanic:

12.7%

African American:

7.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 78th percentile in 2016 → 70th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (68% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2016

!Algebra 1 scores 19 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg71%

Florida avg63%

Middle school

428^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 29% (2016) to top 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

248^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 30%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 30% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Florida High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the Gilchrist

6^th of 70Gilchrist among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	62.7	428 of 1216	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.6	502 of 1205	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.0	319 of 1196	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	71.9	300 of 1177	74.5%	★★★★☆
2022	76.6	241 of 1148	79.0%	★★★★☆
2021	81.2	177 of 1136	84.4%	★★★★☆
2019	76.2	240 of 1099	78.2%	★★★★☆
2018	72.6	262 of 1035	74.7%	★★★★☆
2017	73.8	257 of 1031	75.1%	★★★★☆
2016	68.1	294 of 997	70.5%	★★★★☆
2014	78.0	194 of 999	80.6%	★★★★☆
2013	81.6	149 of 956	84.4%	★★★★☆
2012	78.9	173 of 897	80.7%	★★★★☆
2011	74.6	210 of 891	76.4%	★★★★☆
2010	83.8	104 of 839	87.6%	★★★★☆
2009	75.0	187 of 780	76.0%	★★★★☆
2008	77.2	148 of 740	80.0%	★★★★☆
2007	76.0	157 of 736	78.7%	★★★★☆
2006	78.3	127 of 675	81.2%	★★★★☆
2005	72.5	146 of 602	75.7%	★★★★☆
2004	74.3	138 of 593	76.7%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	57.7	248 of 838	70.4%	★★★★☆
2025	61.2	205 of 844	75.7%	★★★★☆
2024	69.0	141 of 807	82.5%	★★★★☆
2023	68.3	146 of 792	81.6%	★★★★☆
2022	64.2	162 of 774	79.1%	★★★★☆
2021	69.5	124 of 746	83.4%	★★★★☆
2019	63.0	173 of 734	76.4%	★★★★☆
2018	59.0	195 of 716	72.8%	★★★★☆
2017	69.4	119 of 714	83.3%	★★★★☆
2016	64.1	153 of 693	77.9%	★★★★☆
2014	78.0	87 of 687	87.3%	★★★★☆
2013	79.1	73 of 648	88.7%	★★★★☆
2012	72.8	76 of 606	87.5%	★★★★☆
2011	80.1	108 of 622	82.6%	★★★★☆
2010	79.7	108 of 620	82.6%	★★★★☆
2009	83.9	72 of 587	87.7%	★★★★☆
2008	86.0	63 of 577	89.1%	★★★★☆
2007	83.6	73 of 563	87.0%	★★★★☆
2006	66.5	149 of 477	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	78.9	87 of 487	82.1%	★★★★☆
2004	68.5	148 of 484	69.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Civics81%+4 vs state

Geometry77%+21 vs state

Math74%+15 vs state

Biology 174%~ state avg

US History69%-5 vs state

English Language Arts67%+6 vs state

Science49%-3 vs state

Algebra 144%-19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Trenton High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	1013 N Main St	Trenton	32693	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 463-3210	701	41	17.0	40.2%	531 (75.7%)	50 (7.1%)	89 (12.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.3%)	57.7	248^th of 838 public high schools	70.4%		61.2	205^th of 844 public high schools	75.7%	43	64.0	68.0	59.0	71.0	73.0	70.0	71.0	79.0	49.0	44.0	77.0	74.0	69.0	81.0	$11,076	$572	$10,505
Gilchrist Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	310 NW 11th Ave	Trenton	32693	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 463-3200	26	0		15.4%	21 (80.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (11.5%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)								(n/a)
Bell High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	930 S Main St	Bell	32619	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 463-3232	696	38	18.3	45.3%	559 (80.3%)	12 (1.7%)	90 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.5%)	65.9	177^th of 838 public high schools	78.9%		66.8	172^nd of 844 public high schools	79.6%	5	70.0	80.0	64.0	67.0	73.0	71.0	83.0	90.0	65.0	57.0	70.0	89.0	81.0	96.0	$11,675	$654	$11,022
Chiefland Middle High School	Public	6-12	808 N Main St	Chiefland	32626	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 493-6000	760	39	19.5	53.0%	570 (75.0%)	68 (8.9%)	57 (7.5%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.4%)	43.7	425^th of 838 public high schools	49.3%		36.4	505^th of 844 public high schools	40.2%	80	56.0	58.0	25.0	64.0	51.0	71.0	67.0	30.0	46.0	48.0	38.0	60.0	80.0	77.0	$11,381	$1,345	$10,037
Newberry High School	Public, Magnet	8-12	400 SW 258th St	Newberry	32669	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 472-1101	791	36	21.7	47.2%	387 (48.9%)	221 (27.9%)	106 (13.4%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (8.5%)	41	459^th of 838 public high schools	45.2%		50.3	330^th of 844 public high schools	60.9%	129				56.0	63.0					40.0	45.0	68.0	69.0
Bronson Middle/High School	Public	6-12	351 Ishie Ave	Bronson	32621	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 486-5261	537	28	19.2	56.4%	334 (62.2%)	69 (12.8%)	110 (20.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.1%)	34.8	537^th of 838 public high schools	35.9%		32.5	556^th of 844 public high schools	34.1%	19	44.0	65.0	52.0	57.0	51.0	56.0	55.0	23.0	31.0	40.0	46.0	63.0	56.0	71.0	$11,145	$1,314	$9,831
Levy Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	480 Marshburn Dr	Bronson	32621	Levy County	Levy	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 486-5231	4	0			4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Dixie County High School	Public	7-12	17924 SE Hwy 19	Cross City	32628	Dixie County	Dixie	No	No	No	No	(352) 541-6252	791	39	20.0	62.6%	646 (81.7%)	59 (7.5%)	44 (5.6%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	31 (3.9%)	35.2	530^th of 838 public high schools	36.8%		29	592^nd of 844 public high schools	29.9%	62		65.0	45.0	51.0	47.0		35.0	60.0	33.0	43.0	43.0	59.0	67.0	74.0	$11,154	$1,038	$10,116

Frequently Asked Questions about Trenton High School

Is Trenton High School a good school?

Trenton High School ranks 248^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Trenton High School?

Trenton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Trenton Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Trenton High School?

Students at Trenton High School are 76% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Trenton High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 701 students attended Trenton High School.

What district is Trenton High School in?

Gilchrist

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