John A. Holmes High School is a public high school located in Edenton, North Carolina. The school has a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program.
Serving 554 students in grades 9-12, John A Holmes High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John A Holmes High's attendance zone covers the entire Edenton, NC school district, encompassing approximately 233.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.8 miles to the nearest edge of the zone, stretching up to 18.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
John A Holmes High School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
554 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
John A Holmes High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John A Holmes High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1076 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)65-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
45%
24%
White
38%
42%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John A Holmes High School's ranking?
John A Holmes High School is ranked #1076 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are John A Holmes High School often compared to?
John A Holmes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perquimans County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of John A Holmes High School?
The graduation rate of John A Holmes High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend John A Holmes High School?
554 students attend John A Holmes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John A Holmes High School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John A Holmes High School?
John A Holmes High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does John A Holmes High School offer ?
John A Holmes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John A Holmes High School part of?
John A Holmes High School is part of Edenton-Chowan Schools.
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