Holmes School District
School District · Bonifay, Florida
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
8
2 elem, 3 high
Enrollment
3,201
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
8
2 elem, 3 high
Enrollment
3,201
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#64 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,741
$20 vs Florida median
District size
3,201 students
Smaller than Florida median
The short answer
Holmes ranks #64 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Holmes's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bonifay K-8 School (7.2/10), Ponce De Leon High School (7.1/10), and Bethlehem High School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Holmes
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonifay K-8 School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Ponce De Leon High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Bethlehem High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Holmes County High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Poplar Springs High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Ponce De Leon Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Graduation Assistance Program | 2.8 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Holmes
Holmes is a Bonifay, Florida school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 3,201 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. District-level spending was $11,741 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Holmes demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bonifay K-8 School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Holmes students show an average math proficiency of 43.5% and ELA proficiency of 46.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Holmes, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Holmes with test data.
Schools in Holmes
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Bonifay
- Total Enrollment
- 3,201
- Teachers (FTE)
- 198
- District spending per student
- $11,741NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Holmes?
Holmes has 8 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Holmes?
The average composite rating for Holmes is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Holmes?
Holmes's district-level spending was $11,741 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Holmes?
The average student-teacher ratio in Holmes is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Holmes?
Bonifay K-8 School is the highest-rated school in Holmes with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Holmes?
Across schools in Holmes with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Holmes compare to other districts in Florida?
Holmes has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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