Holmes County Schools & Education
Holmes County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,213
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#5
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Holmes County
Measured School Summary
Holmes County performs at an average level with a school score of 50/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,213 per pupil, Holmes County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 84% above the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 9.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% 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
9 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
50/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #5 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
9.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,213
$741 below the state average
School coverage
9
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 9 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 COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#5
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 23 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 COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD
Elementary to high school visible
2,544 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
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, Mississippi
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.
A Concentrated Rural School Network
Holmes County operates a streamlined system of 9 public schools, including four elementary and three high schools. A single district manages the entire county enrollment of 2,544 students.
High Graduation Rates Outpace the Nation
The county boasts an impressive 97.0% graduation rate, significantly exceeding both the state average and the national benchmark of 87%. This performance comes despite a per-pupil expenditure of $5,213, which is lower than the state average of $5,954.
The Holmes County Consolidated District
The Holmes County Consolidated School District is the sole educational provider for the area, overseeing all 9 local schools. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county lines.
Small Schools in a Rural Setting
Life for students here is almost entirely rural, with 8 of the 9 schools situated in rural locales. Holmes County Central High School is the largest campus with 811 students, while the average school size is a modest 363.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Holmes County
Reported Enrollment
2,544
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Holmes County
HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD
9 Public Schools in Holmes County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLMES COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD | Lexington, 39095Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 811 |
| WILLIAM DEAN JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD | Lexington, 39095Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 458 |
| S V MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD | Lexington, 39095Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 350 |
| WILLIAMS-SULLIVAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD | Durant, 39063Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 249 |
| DURANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD | Durant, 39063Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 245 |
| S V MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD | Lexington, 39169Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 230 |
| GOODMAN PICKENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD | Goodman, 39079Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 201 |
| GRADUATES WITHIN REACH ACADEMY | Record | HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD | Tchula, 39169Rural: Remote | 5–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| HOLMES CO CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER | Record | HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD | LEXINGTON, 39095Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
HOLMES COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD
Lexington, 39095 / Rural: Remote
WILLIAM DEAN JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD
Lexington, 39095 / Rural: Distant
S V MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD
Lexington, 39095 / Rural: Remote
WILLIAMS-SULLIVAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD
Durant, 39063 / Rural: Fringe
DURANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD
Durant, 39063 / Town: Remote
S V MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD
Lexington, 39169 / Rural: Remote
GOODMAN PICKENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD
Goodman, 39079 / Rural: Remote
GRADUATES WITHIN REACH ACADEMY
HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD
Tchula, 39169 / Rural: Remote
HOLMES CO CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER
HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD
LEXINGTON, 39095 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,213
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Holmes County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Holmes County, Mississippi?
Holmes County operates a streamlined system of 9 public schools, including four elementary and three high schools. A single district manages the entire county enrollment of 2,544 students.
How do schools in Holmes County perform academically?
The county boasts an impressive 97.0% graduation rate, significantly exceeding both the state average and the national benchmark of 87%. This performance comes despite a per-pupil expenditure of $5,213, which is lower than the state average of $5,954.
What are the major school districts in Holmes County, Mississippi?
The Holmes County Consolidated School District is the sole educational provider for the area, overseeing all 9 local schools. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county lines.
What is the school experience like in Holmes County?
Life for students here is almost entirely rural, with 8 of the 9 schools situated in rural locales. Holmes County Central High School is the largest campus with 811 students, while the average school size is a modest 363.
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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.