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6.2 avg / 10

Holmes School District

School District · Bonifay, Florida

Students: 3,201
Teachers (FTE): 198

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

8

2 elem, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,741

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.2:1

How this district compares

Florida rank

#44 of 70

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Florida avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,741

$20 vs Florida median

District size

3,201 students

Smaller than Florida median

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. The district invests $11,741 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Holmes demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ponce De Leon Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Holmes students show an average math proficiency of 41.3% and ELA proficiency of 43.4%.

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

Math Proficiency 41.3%
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ELA Proficiency 43.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Holmes with test data.

District Details

State
Florida
City
Bonifay
Total Enrollment
3,201
Teachers (FTE)
198
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data 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 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Holmes?

Holmes spends $11,741 per student per year.

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?

Ponce De Leon Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Holmes with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Holmes?

Across schools in Holmes with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.4%. 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 6.2/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
41.3%
ELA Proficiency
43.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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