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Holmes County High School

Q: Is Holmes County High School a good school?

Holmes County High School ranks 468 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

468^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 45% of Florida high schools

Summary

Holmes County High School is a public high school located in Bonifay, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 485 students. The school is part of the Holmes District, which is ranked 56 out of 67 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Holmes County High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state average in subjects like Algebra 1 (7% vs. 60%), Geometry (34% vs. 55%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (49% vs. 58%). The school's four-year graduation rate has also generally been lower than the state average, ranging from 81.5% to 94.4% in recent years, compared to the state average of around 90%. Additionally, Holmes County High School has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 41.8% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Holmes County High School to nearby schools in the same district, such as Ponce De Leon High School, the performance gap is evident. Ponce De Leon High School generally outperforms Holmes County High School on standardized tests, with higher proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts. Despite the school's academic challenges, the per-student spending at Holmes County High School has been relatively high, ranging from $9,910 to $12,392 in recent years, suggesting that the issue may not be solely related to funding, but rather the effective allocation and utilization of resources.

464

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,870

Per pupil spending ?

59.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

105 Blue Devil Dr
Bonifay, FL 32425

(850) 547-9000

District: Holmes

Feeder schools for Holmes County High School:

Elementary:	Holmes Virtual-Vendor Instruction Program
	Ponce De Leon Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.3%

Two or more races:

7.5%

Hispanic:

2.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 49th percentile in 2014 → 45th in 2025

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (51% vs 62% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (42% vs 31% Florida)

!Algebra 1 scores 53 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg49%

Florida avg62%

468^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 45%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Holmes

56^th of 67Holmes among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	39.8	468 of 844	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.0	400 of 807	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.1	283 of 792	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.9	311 of 774	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.6	318 of 746	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.9	432 of 734	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.3	401 of 716	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	32.7	443 of 714	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	38.8	390 of 693	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	47.1	348 of 687	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	51.5	271 of 648	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	49.0	249 of 606	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.2	194 of 622	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.1	185 of 620	70.2%	★★★★☆
2009	65.1	203 of 587	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	70.0	151 of 577	73.8%	★★★★☆
2007	71.1	147 of 563	73.9%	★★★★☆
2006	52.8	235 of 477	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	65.8	166 of 487	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	73.5	113 of 484	76.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Biology 173%~ state avg

US History72%~ state avg

English Language Arts49%-8 vs state

Geometry34%-21 vs state

Algebra 17%-53 vs state

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by a student
Friday, April 5, 2019

I've been to this school all my life, and it never ceases to disappoint me. The lunches, while free, are horrible(though they say it is what the state provides). Some of the teachers need to find a new job. They can't teach that well. Close Quote

Schools Near Holmes County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)					FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Holmes County High School	Public	9-12	105 Blue Devil Dr	Bonifay	32425	Holmes County	Holmes	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 547-9000	464	29	16.0	59.5%	405 (87.3%)	10 (2.2%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.5%)	39.8	468^th of 844 public high schools	44.5%		42	400^th of 807 public high schools	50.4%	68				49.0	49.0					7.0	34.0	73.0	72.0		$10,870	$958	$9,913
Graduation Assistance Program	Public	6-12	307 W North Ave	Bonifay	32425	Holmes County	Holmes	No	No	No	No	(850) 547-0470	45	4	12.8	86.7%	33 (73.3%)	4 (8.9%)	4 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.9%)								(n/a)			10.0					0.0	0.0						$10,743	$461	$10,282
Chipley High School	Public	9-12	1545 Brickyard Rd	Chipley	32428	Washington County	Washington	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 638-6100	563	28	20.1	29.3%	412 (73.2%)	84 (14.9%)	22 (3.9%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.4%)	43	422^nd of 844 public high schools	50.0%		43.3	387^th of 807 public high schools	52.0%	35				52.0	55.0					32.0	37.0	64.0	75.0		$11,112	$1,032	$10,079
Washington Institute For Specialized Education	Public	6-12	680 2nd St	Chipley	32428	Washington County	Washington	No	No	No	No	(850) 638-6020	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Vernon High School	Public	9-12	3232 Moss Hill Rd	Vernon	32462	Washington County	Washington	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 535-2046	326	19	17.1	52.8%	238 (73.0%)	45 (13.8%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	30 (9.2%)	30.3	584^th of 844 public high schools	30.8%		27.2	571^st of 807 public high schools	29.2%	13				55.0	56.0					15.0	24.0	61.0	31.0		$13,674	$1,063	$12,610
Ponce De Leon High School	Public	6-12	1477 Ammons Rd	Ponce De Leon	32455	Holmes County	Holmes	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 836-4242	298	19	15.5	65.1%	266 (89.3%)	4 (1.3%)	14 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.4%)	28.2	602^nd of 844 public high schools	28.7%		19.9	638^th of 807 public high schools	20.9%	36	57.0	62.0	76.0	59.0	34.0	21.0	43.0	45.0	66.0	51.0	21.0	43.0	32.0	72.0	$10,757	$1,120	$9,637
Cottondale High School	Public	6-12	2680 Levy St	Cottondale	32431	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 482-9821	419	26	16.1	47.0%	292 (69.7%)	76 (18.1%)	20 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.7%)	49.6	341^st of 844 public high schools	59.6%		45.9	353^rd of 807 public high schools	56.3%	12	67.0	76.0	70.0	67.0	50.0	73.0	74.0	27.0	46.0	72.0	57.0	47.0	59.0	71.0	$11,223	$1,268	$9,955

Frequently Asked Questions about Holmes County High School

What district is Holmes County High School in?

Holmes

What schools feed into Holmes County High School?

Holmes County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Holmes Virtual-Vendor Instruction Program
Elementary : Ponce De Leon Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Holmes County High School?

Students at Holmes County High School are 87% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Is Holmes County High School a good school?

Holmes County High School ranks 468^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Holmes County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 464 students attended Holmes County High School.

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