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 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,013 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 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,194 Schools
# Students
3,013 Students
2,850,255 Students
# Teachers
200 Teachers
154,729 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38.3%
33.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 1989–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
38%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
87%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,140 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,419. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,455 is less than the state median of $13,816. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$41,097 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$41 MM
$39,380 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,140
$14,419
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,455
$13,816
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Holmes School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponce De Leon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1473 Ammons Rd
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4296
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4296
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Bonifay K-8 School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Blue Devil Dr
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3631
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3631
Gr: PK-8 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Holmes County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Blue Devil Dr
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9000
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Poplar Springs High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3726 Atomic Dr
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-6260
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-6260
Gr: PK-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Bethlehem High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2767 Highway 160
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3621
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3621
Gr: PK-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Holmes Virtual-franchise Flvs
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 W North Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Rank: #77.
Ponce De Leon High School
(Math: 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
Gr: 6-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Graduation Assistance Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
307 W North Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
307 W North Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holmes School District?
Holmes School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,013 students.
What is the rank of Holmes School District?
Holmes School District is ranked #53 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 $13,455 is less than the state median of $13,816. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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