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#1646 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 44% in state

Bethlehem High School

School · Holmes · Bonifay, FL

A Holmes school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2767 HIGHWAY 160, Bonifay, FL 32425

  • Math 42% vs FL 55% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-19 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.2 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$11,741
Chronic Absenteeism45.5%

Students at Bethlehem High School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 FAST)
School
State
55%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
53%
2013
ELA
51%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 41 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bethlehem High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$44,651

Median home value

$109,900

Median rent

$844/mo

College educated

9%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

17.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32425; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
2 boys'·5 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in HOLMES

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holmes Virtual-franchise FlvsEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–12Not available27Compare →
Poplar Springs High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–12Not available452Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Holmes

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$11,741NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bethlehem High School is listed in HOLMES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bethlehem High School

Bethlehem High School is a public school in Bonifay, FL, part of Holmes, serving approximately 378 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,646 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bethlehem High School

What grades does Bethlehem High School serve?

Bethlehem High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Bethlehem High School?

Bethlehem High School has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bethlehem High School rank in FL?

Bethlehem High School ranks #1,646 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Bethlehem High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bethlehem High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bethlehem High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethlehem High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bethlehem High School a charter school?

No, Bethlehem High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bethlehem High School a Title I school?

No, Bethlehem High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bethlehem High School?

52.9% of students at Bethlehem High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
378
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Holmes County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.5%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 32425)
13,944
Area average commute
32.3 min
Area median age
40.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32425; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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