Holmes Junior High School (Closed 2023)

Holmes Junior High School serves 700 students in grades 8-9. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
700 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Black
29%
11%
White
70%
71%
All Ethnic Groups
30%
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Holmes Junior High School?
700 students attend Holmes Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Holmes Junior High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holmes Junior High School?
Holmes Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Holmes Junior High School offer ?
Holmes Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Holmes Junior High School part of?
Holmes Junior High School is part of Covington Independent School District.

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