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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Gainesville at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
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Alachua
28,964 students | GAINESVILLE, FL
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 66 schools -
Uf Lab Sch
1,287 students | GAINESVILLE, FL
Grades K-12 | 2 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Gainesville
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Current student
September 12, 2025
This school is terrible. You have annoying kids saying "67!" all the time and "I'M TALM BOUT INNIT!" Also, why do we have to stay there until 3:37? Do you know how long that is? We can't have our... More
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Fort Clarke Middle School
Parent / Guardian
September 01, 2025
So far my kids are happy. Some good teachers, lots of clubs of interest. I hope they will continue growing math team.
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F. W. Buchholz High School
Current student
August 16, 2025
I really enjoy attending the Frazer School. There are a lot of offerings in terms of competitions and clubs, which generally tend to be very successful in whatever competition they do. I have a lot of... More
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The Frazer School