Total enrollment
3,013
-263 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
Holmes County
Florida · Public K-12
Public education in Holmes County reaches 3,013 students across 10 schools. Holmes is the largest district at 3,013 students. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Holmes County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 89%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
1 districts
Enrollment
3,013
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,343
Below Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
65.5%
Above Florida avg
Elementary
3
1,408 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
807 students
Combined / other
4
798 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
HOLMES
3,013 students · 1 district in Holmes County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Holmes County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
12.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.5% under 18
Test scores in Holmes County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- PONCE DE LEON HIGH SCHOOL· 57.9%
- BETHLEHEM HIGH SCHOOL· 52.0%
- BONIFAY K-8 SCHOOL· 50.5%
- POPLAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL· 50.0%
- HOLMES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL· 49.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- PONCE DE LEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 45.4%
- HOLMES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL· 49.0%
- POPLAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL· 50.0%
- BONIFAY K-8 SCHOOL· 50.5%
- BETHLEHEM HIGH SCHOOL· 52.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BONIFAY K-8 SCHOOL | Bonifay | Elementary | PK-08 | 1,136 | · |
| HOLMES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Bonifay | High | 09-12 | 464 | · |
| POPLAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | Graceville | Combined | PK-12 | 415 | · |
| BETHLEHEM HIGH SCHOOL | Bonifay | Combined | PK-12 | 363 | · |
| PONCE DE LEON HIGH SCHOOL | Ponce De Leon | High | 06-12 | 298 | · |
| PONCE DE LEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Ponce De Leon | Elementary | PK-05 | 272 | · |
| GRADUATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | Bonifay | High | 06-12 | 45 | · |
| HOLMES VIRTUAL-FRANCHISE FLVS | Bonifay | Combined | KG-12 | 20 | · |
| HOLMES VIRTUAL-DISTRICT INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Bonifay | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
| HOLMES VIRTUAL-VENDOR INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Bonifay | Elementary | KG-08 | 0 | · |
Cities in Holmes County
About Holmes County
In Florida, Holmes County is a low-population county of about 19,513 residents. 10 public schools across the county teaches about 3,013 students between them.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $49,343, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 28% below the Florida median.
On the school-mix side, Holmes County comprises 3 elementary schools (1,408 students), 3 high schools (807), and 4 combined or other schools.
HOLMES dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,013 students on its own.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,013 students, shrank 8% from the 3,276 reported in SY 2017-18.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Holmes County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Holmes County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data