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Holmes County High School

Q: Is Holmes County High School a good school?

Holmes County High School ranks 531 st of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

531^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 841 Florida High Schools

Better than 37% of Florida high schools

Summary

Holmes County High School in Bonifay, FL, serves 464 students in grades 9-12 and is the largest traditional high school in the Holmes district, located in a rural area where nearly 60% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school presents a notable paradox: it boasts an exceptionally high graduation rate of 96.3%, significantly outpacing both the district and state averages, yet its academic proficiency scores, especially in math, are a major concern. Only 16% of students are proficient in Algebra 1, compared to 63% statewide, which is a key factor in the school's recent decline from a 3-star to a 2-star rating. Chronic absenteeism, at 41.8%, is also a significant challenge, well above the state average of 31.4%. On a positive note, the school excels in US History, with 72% of students proficient, matching the state average, and shows a strong trend in Biology 1 proficiency.

For context, a fascinating comparison can be made with Cottondale High School, just 19 miles away in the Jackson district. Despite similar demographics, Cottondale is a 3-star school with 78% of students proficient in Algebra 1, suggesting that the challenges at Holmes may be systemic within the Holmes district rather than unique to the high school itself. Meanwhile, the nearby Graduation Assistance Program (GAP) in Bonifay serves a much higher-risk population, with an 80.5% chronic absenteeism rate and a 44.4% graduation rate, highlighting that Holmes is successfully graduating a more traditional student body even as it works to improve academic performance.

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: Declining — 44th percentile in 2016 → 37th in 2026

Strengths

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

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (50% vs 64% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (48% vs 29% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg53%

Florida avg64%

531^st of 841

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 37%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From bottom 44% (2016) to bottom 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the Holmes

56^th of 70Holmes 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	35.4	531 of 841	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

US History72%~ state avg

Biology 160%-14 vs state

English Language Arts54%-6 vs state

Geometry30%-26 vs state

Algebra 116%-47 vs state

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What people are saying

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)							FAST Math (2026)					Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th 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%)	35.4	531^st of 841 public high schools	36.9%		39.8	468^th of 844 public high schools	44.5%	63						54.0	55.0								16.0	30.0	60.0	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									17.0				27.0		$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%)	39.1	483^rd of 841 public high schools	42.6%		43	422^nd of 844 public high schools	50.0%	61						52.0	48.0								19.0	43.0	73.0	72.0		$11,112	$1,032	$10,079
Washington Institute For Specialized Education	Public	6-12	757 Hoyt 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%)	33.9	546^th of 841 public high schools	35.1%		30.3	584^th of 844 public high schools	30.8%	38						60.0	51.0								31.0	41.0	64.0	54.0		$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%)	52.8	306^th of 841 public high schools	63.6%		28.2	602^nd of 844 public high schools	28.7%	296			57.0	67.0	63.0	80.0	77.0			46.0	61.0	33.0		58.0	44.0	35.0	78.0	58.0	85.0	$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%)	47.9	369^th of 841 public high schools	56.1%		49.6	341^st of 844 public high schools	59.6%	28			77.0	51.0	77.0	65.0	75.0			74.0	43.0	33.0		47.0	78.0	52.0	69.0	50.0	56.0	$11,223	$1,268	$9,955

Frequently Asked Questions about Holmes County High 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 531^st of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Holmes County High School in?

Holmes

How many students attend Holmes County High School?

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

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

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2024–25 attendance dataAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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