Total enrollment
2,300
-341 (-13%) vs SY 2020-21
Holmes County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Within Holmes County, Mississippi, families have 9 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 2,300 K-12 students. Holmes County Consolidated is the heaviest district by enrollment. By grade band, the county runs 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Holmes County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Holmes County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Mississippi | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 40.8% | #63 of 73 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,300 | #56 of 73 | #2,082 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #43 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #44 of 73 | #1,354 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 100.0% | #3 of 73 | #12 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 3.8% | #70 of 70 | #2,629 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Holmes County school rankings
Residents
16,191
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
1 districts
Enrollment
2,300
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$32,538
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
4
1,073 students
Middle
2
513 students
High
3
714 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Holmes County Consolidated
2,300 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+
13.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
33.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.5%
civilian labor
Median age
36
24.5% under 18
Test scores in Holmes County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Durant Elementary School· 35.0%
- Holmes County Central High School· 33.9%
- S.V. Marshall Elementary School· 33.7%
- GPE School· 28.7%
- William Dean Jr Elementary School· 26.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- S.V. Marshall Middle School· 20.1%
- Williams-Sullivan Middle School· 24.3%
- William Dean Jr Elementary School· 26.7%
- GPE School· 28.7%
- S.V. Marshall Elementary School· 33.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes County Central High School | Lexington | High | 09-12 | 714 | · |
| William Dean Jr Elementary School | Lexington | Elementary | PK-05 | 426 | · |
| S.V. Marshall Middle School | Lexington | Middle | 06-08 | 321 | · |
| Durant Elementary School | Durant | Elementary | KG-05 | 242 | · |
| S.V. Marshall Elementary School | Lexington | Elementary | PK-05 | 214 | · |
| Williams-Sullivan Middle School | Durant | Middle | 06-08 | 192 | · |
| GPE School | Goodman | Elementary | KG-05 | 191 | · |
| GRADUATES WITHIN REACH ACADEMY | Tchula | High | 05-12 | 0 | · |
| HOLMES CO CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER | Lexington | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Holmes County
About Holmes County
Holmes County is a sparse county of about 16,191 residents in Mississippi. Its public-school system serves approximately 2,300 students across 9 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $32,538, about 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 33%. That income level is 35% lower than the Mississippi median.
In terms of grade levels, Holmes County is built around 4 elementary schools (1,073 students), 2 middle schools (513), and 3 high schools (714).
Holmes County Consolidated dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,300 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Holmes County has declined 13% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,641 students to 2,300.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Holmes County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data