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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 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,205 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 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,236 Schools
# Students
3,205 Students
2,830,604 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
159,344 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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
0.21
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
7,229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
79,084 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
95 Students
1,003,460 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
36%
# Black Students
104 Students
601,873 Students
% Black Students
3%
21%
# White Students
2,840 Students
1,020,770 Students
% White Students
89%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
150 Students
113,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
58,898
# Students in K Grade:
269
199,368
# Students in 1st Grade:
220
201,106
# Students in 2nd Grade:
256
204,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
230
213,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
200
203,126
# Students in 5th Grade:
222
218,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
265
213,379
# Students in 7th Grade:
235
219,532
# Students in 8th Grade:
283
226,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
280
231,761
# Students in 10th Grade:
247
226,340
# Students in 11th Grade:
215
211,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
190
203,964
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,136 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,500 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,136
$12,135
Spending / Student
$11,500
$11,783
Best Holmes School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponce De Leon Elementary 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
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Poplar Springs High 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
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Bonifay K-8 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
| 1,174 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 314 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 71 students
Rank: #88.
Graduation Assistance Program
Alternative 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
| 49 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
Rank: n/an/a
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 3,205 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?
89% of Holmes School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holmes School District?
Holmes School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, 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 $11,500 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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