For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,281 students in Holmes County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Holmes County, FL are Holmes County High School, Bethlehem High School and Ponce De Leon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holmes County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Holmes County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Holmes County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holmes County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Holmes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holmes County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Blue Devil Dr
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9000
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Bethlehem High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2767 Highway 160
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3621
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3621
Grades: PK-12
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Ponce De Leon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1477 Ammons Rd
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4242
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4242
Grades: 6-12
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Holmes Virtual-franchise Flvs
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Pennsylvania Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #55.
Graduation Assistance Program
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
307 W North Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-0470
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-0470
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 E Pennsylvania Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Holmes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
307 W North Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3631
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3631
Grades: PK-4
| 790 students
401 Mclaughlin Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-2678
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-2678
Grades: 5-8
| 540 students
Holmes County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1701 E Pennsylvania Avenue
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-934
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-934
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
West Florida Wilderness Insti. (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1912 Old Mt Zion Rd
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 548-5524
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 548-5524
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Holmes County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Holmes County, FL include Holmes County High School, Bethlehem High School and Ponce De Leon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Holmes County?
6 public high schools are located in Holmes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holmes County?
Holmes County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Holmes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Holmes County include: Holmes County High School vs. Bethlehem High School, Bethlehem High School vs. Holmes County High School, Holmes County High School vs. Ponce De Leon High School
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