Holmes County High School is a public school on State Road 90 in Bonifay, Florida, in Holmes County. As of November 23, 2010, there were 515 students enrolled there, with 9th grade having the largest number of students. It is a part of Holmes District Schools.
Serving 485 students in grades 9-12, Holmes County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Holmes County High School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Holmes County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holmes County High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2153 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
87%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holmes County High School's ranking?
Holmes County High School is ranked #2153 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Holmes County High School often compared to?
Holmes County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethlehem High School, Ponce De Leon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Holmes County High School?
The graduation rate of Holmes County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Holmes County High School?
485 students attend Holmes County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Holmes County High School 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 County High School?
Holmes County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Holmes County High School offer ?
Holmes County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Holmes County High School part of?
Holmes County High School is part of Holmes School District.
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