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#972 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 26% in state

Poplar Springs High School

School · Holmes · Graceville, FL

A Holmes school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

3726 ATOMIC DR, Graceville, FL 32440

  • Math 50% vs FL 55% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.8% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.6% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-10.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$11,741
Chronic Absenteeism41.6%

Students at Poplar Springs High School score 49% 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 Proficiency50%(2024 FAST)
School
State
55%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2013
ELA
58%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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

52.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Poplar Springs 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 19Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$53,974

Median home value

$85,000

Median rent

$827/mo

College educated

14.3%

Homeownership

65.6%

Poverty rate

23.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32440; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
2 boys'·4 girls'·6 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Graceville SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–124.2 mi474Compare →
Bethlehem High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–12Not available378Compare →
Holmes Virtual-franchise FlvsEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–12Not available27Compare →

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
#1 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

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

About Poplar Springs High School

Poplar Springs High School is a public school in Graceville, FL, part of Holmes, serving approximately 452 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #972 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Poplar Springs High School

What grades does Poplar Springs High School serve?

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

How many students attend Poplar Springs High School?

Poplar Springs High School has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Springs High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Springs High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Poplar Springs High School rank in FL?

Poplar Springs High School ranks #972 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Poplar Springs High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Poplar Springs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Poplar Springs High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Poplar Springs High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Poplar Springs High School a charter school?

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

Is Poplar Springs High School a Title I school?

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

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

52.7% of students at Poplar Springs 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
452
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Holmes County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.6%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 32440)
8,048
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
38.9
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 32440; 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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