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Holmes County

Florida · Public K-12

10 public schools serving approximately 3,233 students, in a county of 19,513 residents.

Schools
10
1 districts
Enrollment
3,233
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,343
Below Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.1%
Below Florida avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
4
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
HOLMES
3,233 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
White
85%
Hispanic
4%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
4%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BONIFAY K-8 SCHOOLBonifayElementaryPK-081,192·
HOLMES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLBonifayHigh09-12453·
POPLAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOLGracevilleOtherPK-12446·
BETHLEHEM HIGH SCHOOLBonifayOtherPK-12415·
PONCE DE LEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPonce De LeonElementaryPK-05308·
PONCE DE LEON HIGH SCHOOLPonce De LeonHigh06-12301·
GRADUATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMBonifayHigh06-1293·
HOLMES VIRTUAL-FRANCHISE FLVSBonifayOtherKG-1225·
HOLMES VIRTUAL-DISTRICT INSTRUCTION PROGRAMBonifayOtherKG-120·
HOLMES VIRTUAL-VENDOR INSTRUCTION PROGRAMBonifayElementaryKG-080·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Holmes County?
Holmes County, Florida has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,233 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Holmes County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 3 high, 4 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Holmes County?
HOLMES is the largest school district in Holmes County, serving approximately 3,233 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Holmes County?
Holmes County has roughly 19,513 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Holmes County?
Median household income in Holmes County is $49,343, below the Florida average of $68,377. About 11.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Holmes County?
Approximately 12.5% of adults 25 and older in Holmes County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Holmes County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 54.1% of students in Holmes County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Florida county average of 55.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Holmes County schools?
Across Holmes County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Holmes County?
Holmes County residents are approximately 85% White, 4% Hispanic, 6% Black, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Holmes County is owner-occupied?
Holmes County has about 8,659 housing units, of which roughly 76.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data