Holmes School District

701 E Pennsylvania Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425-2349
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Holmes School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,013 students in Holmes School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Holmes School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,211 Schools
# Students
3,013 Students
2,856,324 Students
# Teachers
200 Teachers
155,065 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Holmes School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 77% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#48 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
47%
52%
47%
52%
46%
52%
88%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
38%
% Black
3%
21%
% White
87%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,846 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,026. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,233 is higher than the state median of $11,677. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,846
$12,026
Spending / Student
$12,233
$11,677

Best Holmes School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponce De Leon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1473 Ammons Rd
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4296
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Bonifay K-8 School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
140 Blue Devil Dr
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3631
Gr: PK-8 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Holmes County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Blue Devil Dr
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Poplar Springs High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3726 Atomic Dr
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-6260
Gr: PK-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Bethlehem High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2767 Highway 160
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3621
Gr: PK-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Holmes Virtual-franchise Flvs
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
307 W North Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Rank: #77.
Ponce De Leon High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1477 Ammons Rd
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4242
Gr: 6-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Graduation Assistance Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
307 W North Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-0470
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
307 W North Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Gr: K-12
307 W North Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Gr: K-8

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Holmes School District?
Holmes School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,013 students.
What is the rank of Holmes School District?
Holmes School District is ranked #53 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holmes School District?
87% of Holmes School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holmes School District?
Holmes School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Holmes School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,233 is higher than the state median of $11,677. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,013 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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