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Bell High School

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Bell High School ranks 177 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-12

177^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 79% of Florida high schools

Summary

Bell High School in Bell, FL, is a public school serving 696 students in grades 6-12 and is part of the top-ranked Gilchrist County School District, which holds a 5-star rating and ranks 6th out of 70 districts in Florida. The school has earned a 4-star rating for nine consecutive years and consistently ranks in the 78th to 80th percentile statewide, making it a standout academic leader in the region.

Bell High School significantly outperforms nearby schools in core subjects, especially in math and science. For example, its 8th-grade math proficiency rate is an impressive 90%, compared to an average of just 44% among nearby schools like Chiefland Middle High School and Dixie County High School. In Biology, Bell achieves 89% proficiency versus a 68% nearby average, and in Civics, it reaches 96% compared to 73%. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 18.3%, well below the state average of 31.4% and the 38.7% average of its competitors, indicating strong student engagement. Its closest rival, Trenton High School, also in Gilchrist County, performs well but shows more volatility in rankings.

Despite its stellar test scores, Bell High School has a graduation rate of 86.6%, which is below the state average of 92.2% and lower than schools like Newberry High School (96.1%). This paradox may reflect the school's high academic standards. Notably, Bell's per-student spending of $11,675 is moderate compared to peers, suggesting efficient resource use. The school has also made a strong post-pandemic recovery in attendance, dropping chronic absenteeism from a peak of 35.3% in 2020-2021 to 18.3% in 2023-2024, a much faster rebound than schools like Branford High School (51.0%). Overall, Bell High School offers a rigorous, well-managed academic environment with exceptional STEM outcomes.

696

Students ?

18.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,675

Per pupil spending ?

45.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

930 S Main St
Bell, FL 32619

(352) 463-3232

District: Gilchrist

Feeder schools for Bell High School:

Elementary:

Bell Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.3%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Two or more races:

4.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 70th percentile in 2016 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (75% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Florida high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Florida average (87% vs 92%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school75%

District avg71%

Florida avg63%

Middle school

253^rd of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 11 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

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High school

177^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 30% (2016) to top 21% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Florida High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st 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	75.7	253 of 1216	79.2%	★★★★☆
2025	64.3	397 of 1205	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.0	474 of 1196	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.9	436 of 1177	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.9	276 of 1148	76.0%	★★★★☆
2021	77.5	225 of 1136	80.2%	★★★★☆
2019	66.9	339 of 1099	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.9	295 of 1035	71.5%	★★★★☆
2017	59.7	398 of 1031	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.4	314 of 997	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	65.6	331 of 999	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	76.5	203 of 956	78.8%	★★★★☆
2012	74.9	209 of 897	76.7%	★★★★☆
2011	76.1	202 of 891	77.3%	★★★★☆
2010	80.2	135 of 839	83.9%	★★★★☆
2009	76.9	168 of 780	78.5%	★★★★☆
2008	75.4	164 of 740	77.8%	★★★★☆
2007	75.7	160 of 736	78.3%	★★★★☆
2006	73.4	167 of 675	75.3%	★★★★☆
2005	60.2	246 of 602	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	76.9	120 of 593	79.8%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	65.9	177 of 838	78.9%	★★★★☆
2025	66.8	172 of 844	79.6%	★★★★☆
2024	66.4	160 of 807	80.2%	★★★★☆
2023	63.5	177 of 792	77.7%	★★★★☆
2022	62.3	172 of 774	77.8%	★★★★☆
2021	64.3	159 of 746	78.7%	★★★★☆
2019	66.5	145 of 734	80.2%	★★★★☆
2018	65.3	149 of 716	79.2%	★★★★☆
2017	57.0	212 of 714	70.3%	★★★★☆
2016	56.4	211 of 693	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	72.7	130 of 687	81.1%	★★★★☆
2013	74.2	99 of 648	84.7%	★★★★☆
2012	74.1	66 of 606	89.1%	★★★★☆
2011	81.8	96 of 622	84.6%	★★★★☆
2010	80.9	96 of 620	84.5%	★★★★☆
2009	81.0	89 of 587	84.8%	★★★★☆
2008	80.8	90 of 577	84.4%	★★★★☆
2007	72.1	140 of 563	75.1%	★★★★☆
2006	73.7	106 of 477	77.8%	★★★★☆
2005	85.6	53 of 487	89.1%	★★★★☆
2004	26.8	381 of 484	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Civics96%+19 vs state

Biology 189%+15 vs state

US History81%+7 vs state

Math81%+22 vs state

English Language Arts71%+10 vs state

Geometry70%+14 vs state

Science65%+13 vs state

Algebra 157%-6 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
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
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)
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
Branford High School	Public	6-12	405 Reynolds St NE	Branford	32008	Suwannee County	Suwannee	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 935-5600	799	40	19.7	42.7%	612 (76.6%)	30 (3.8%)	118 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.8%)	36.9	511^th of 838 public high schools	39.0%		44.5	404^th of 844 public high schools	52.1%	107	67.0	50.0	60.0	56.0	51.0	62.0	66.0	25.0	67.0	49.0	42.0	70.0	63.0	65.0	$10,371	$1,049	$9,323
Fort White High School	Public	6-12	17828 SW State Road 47	Fort White	32038	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	No	(386) 319-7272	1,101	65	16.9	46.3%	792 (71.9%)	95 (8.6%)	126 (11.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (7.7%)	42.4	439^th of 838 public high schools	47.6%		44.8	398^th of 844 public high schools	52.8%	41	52.0	59.0	59.0	51.0	61.0	45.0	61.0	24.0	74.0	42.0	60.0	77.0	72.0	66.0	$11,082	$949	$10,133
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bell High School

What schools feed into Bell High School?

Bell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bell Elementary School

Is Bell High School a good school?

Bell High School ranks 177^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bell High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 696 students attended Bell High School.

What district is Bell High School in?

Gilchrist

What is the racial makeup of Bell High School?

Students at Bell High School are 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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