Gilchrist County, FL is a rural county located in North Central Florida. The population of Gilchrist County is 16,914, and the majority of its residents are employed in agriculture-related industries. Education in the area is provided by the Gilchrist County School District, which serves over 5,000 students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district offers a wide range of educational opportunities for students, from traditional brick-and-mortar classrooms to robust virtual learning programs. The district also provides various extracurricular activities such as athletics, band, and career technical education classes. According to official school ratings for 2020, Gilchrist County Schools have earned an A rating from the Florida Department of Education. This shows that the local schools are providing quality education for their students and faculty and are setting high standards for academic achievement.
Gilchrist County schools spend $9,664 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 18 pupils per teacher, 1,303 students per librarian, and 372 children per counselor.