Top Rankings
Holmes School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,233 students in Holmes School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Holmes School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,269 Schools
# Students
3,233 Students
2,868,608 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
156,155 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Holmes School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
37%
# Black Students
120 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
4%
21%
# White Students
2,814 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
87%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
170 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
104
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
224
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
268
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
230
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
267
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
225
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
233
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
227
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
259
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
231
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
290
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
258
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
223
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
194
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,040 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,401 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,040
$11,974
Spending / Student
$11,401
$11,627
Best Holmes School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponce De Leon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1473 Ammons Rd
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4296
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4296
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Poplar Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3726 Atomic Dr
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-6260
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-6260
Grades: PK-12
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Bonifay K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Blue Devil Dr
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3631
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3631
Grades: PK-8
| 1,192 students
Rank: #44.
Holmes County High School
Magnet 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
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
Bethlehem High School
Magnet 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
| 415 students
Rank: #66.
Ponce De Leon High School
Magnet 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
| 301 students
Rank: #77.
Holmes Virtual-franchise Flvs
Magnet School
(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
| 25 students
Rank: #88.
Graduation Assistance Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Mclaughlin Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-0470
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-0470
Grades: 6-12
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
Holmes Virtual-district Instruction Program
Magnet School
701 E Pennsylvania Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Holmes Virtual-vendor Instruction Program
Magnet School
701 E Pennsylvania Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holmes School District?
Holmes School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,233 students.
What is the rank of Holmes School District?
Holmes School District is ranked #52 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holmes School District?
87% of Holmes School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holmes School District?
Holmes School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Holmes School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,401 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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