Holmes County Schools & Education
Holmes County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,839
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,118
School Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#20
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Holmes County
Measured School Summary
Holmes County performs at an average level with a school score of 43/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,839 per pupil, Holmes County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 21% above the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Holmes County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
10 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
43/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #20 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.
Completion
93.0%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,839
$279 below the state average
School coverage
10
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Holmes County has 10 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Holmes County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
HOLMES carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#20
of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
HOLMES
Elementary and high visible
3,233 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
HOLMES is the largest listed district slice, with 10 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Holmes County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Holmes County, Florida
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Intimate School Network in Holmes
Holmes County operates a small, focused education system consisting of 10 public schools for its 3,233 students. The county relies on a streamlined structure of three elementary and three high schools, with several campuses serving multiple grade levels. This single-district approach ensures a tight-knit educational community for local families.
Consistency Through District Management
All 10 schools in Holmes County are managed directly by the local school district, with no charter schools in the area. The largest campus is Bonifay K-8 School, which serves 1,192 students and acts as a central hub for the county’s youth. Traditional high schools like Holmes County High and Poplar Springs High serve smaller cohorts of roughly 450 students each.
Small-Town Feel and Community Campuses
Schools in Holmes County are evenly split between town and rural settings, with six located in towns and four in more remote areas. With an average enrollment of only 404 students, the schools offer a personalized environment where educators often know every student. This small-scale character defines the local academic experience, from Bonifay to Ponce de Leon.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Holmes County
Reported Enrollment
3,233
10 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Holmes County
HOLMES
10 Public Schools in Holmes County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BONIFAY K-8 SCHOOL | Profile | HOLMES | BONIFAY, 32425Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 1,192 |
| HOLMES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HOLMES | BONIFAY, 32425Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 453 |
| POPLAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HOLMES | GRACEVILLE, 32440Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 446 |
| BETHLEHEM HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HOLMES | BONIFAY, 32425Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 415 |
| PONCE DE LEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HOLMES | PONCE DE LEON, 32455Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 308 |
| PONCE DE LEON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HOLMES | PONCE DE LEON, 32455Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 301 |
| GRADUATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | Record | HOLMES | BONIFAY, 32425Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 93 |
| HOLMES VIRTUAL-FRANCHISE FLVS | Record | HOLMES | BONIFAY, 32425Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 25 |
| HOLMES VIRTUAL-DISTRICT INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Record | HOLMES | BONIFAY, 32425Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 0 |
| HOLMES VIRTUAL-VENDOR INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Record | HOLMES | BONIFAY, 32425Town: Distant | KG–8 | Virtual | 0 |
BONIFAY K-8 SCHOOL
HOLMES
BONIFAY, 32425 / Town: Distant
PONCE DE LEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOLMES
PONCE DE LEON, 32455 / Rural: Distant
HOLMES VIRTUAL-DISTRICT INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
HOLMES
BONIFAY, 32425 / Town: Distant
HOLMES VIRTUAL-VENDOR INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
HOLMES
BONIFAY, 32425 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,839
State avg $6,118
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Schools in Holmes County, Florida — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Holmes County, Florida?
Holmes County operates a small, focused education system consisting of 10 public schools for its 3,233 students. The county relies on a streamlined structure of three elementary and three high schools, with several campuses serving multiple grade levels. This single-district approach ensures a tight-knit educational community for local families.
What are the major school districts in Holmes County, Florida?
All 10 schools in Holmes County are managed directly by the local school district, with no charter schools in the area. The largest campus is Bonifay K-8 School, which serves 1,192 students and acts as a central hub for the county’s youth. Traditional high schools like Holmes County High and Poplar Springs High serve smaller cohorts of roughly 450 students each.
What is the school experience like in Holmes County?
Schools in Holmes County are evenly split between town and rural settings, with six located in towns and four in more remote areas. With an average enrollment of only 404 students, the schools offer a personalized environment where educators often know every student. This small-scale character defines the local academic experience, from Bonifay to Ponce de Leon.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.