Holmes County High School

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Holmes County High School ranks 400 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Holmes County High School is a public high school located in Bonifay, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 453. The school is part of the Holmes District, which is ranked 56 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Holmes County High School has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.8% to 100% over the past five years and outperforming nearby Ponce De Leon High School (84.4%) and Cottondale High School (73.1%), the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.8% to 48.2% over the same period. Additionally, Holmes County High School's test scores are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in subjects like Algebra 1 and Geometry, where the school's proficiency rates are around 30-40% compared to the state's 50-55%.

Despite these challenges, Holmes County High School has seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, from $9,296 in 2019-2020 to $12,392 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Ponce De Leon High School ($12,118) and Cottondale High School ($10,896). The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.8 to 16.1 over the past three years, which is lower than the surrounding schools. By analyzing the data and comparing the school's performance to its neighbors, school leaders and the community can identify areas for targeted interventions and strategies to support student success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

105 Blue Devil Dr
Bonifay, FL 32425

(850) 547-9000

District: Holmes

SchoolDigger Rank:
400^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,392

Feeder schools for Holmes County High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 485

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.6%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Holmes County High School ranks better than 50.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Holmes School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Holmes County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Holmes County High School has the largest high school student body size in the Holmes School District. Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), two or more races (4.5%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Holmes School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holmes County High School is 17.9. 1 high schools in the Holmes School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Holmes County High School employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holmes County High School is $12,392. 1 high schools in the Holmes School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Holmes County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Holmes County High School 400^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Holmes County High School in the ranking list.)

Holmes:

SchoolDigger ranks Holmes 56^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Holmes County High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	73.47	113^th	484	76.7%
2005	65.77	166^th	487	65.9%
2006	52.85	235^th	477	50.7%
2007	71.13	147^th	563	73.9%
2008	69.98	151^st	577	73.8%
2009	65.08	203^rd	587	65.4%
2010	68.06	185^th	620	70.2%
2011	68.24	194^th	622	68.8%
2012	48.98	249^th	606	58.9%
2013	51.46	271^st	648	58.2%
2014	47.15	348^th	687	49.3%
2016	38.77	390^th	693	43.7%
2017	32.65	443^rd	714	38.0%
2018	37.35	401^st	716	44.0%
2019	35.88	432^nd	734	41.1%
2021	44.64	318^th	746	57.4%
2022	47.90	311^th	774	59.8%
2023	50.15	283^rd	792	64.3%
2024	41.99	400^th	807	50.4%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:

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

Enrollment information for Holmes County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	716	17	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	741
1989	704	18	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	731
1990	663	20	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	690
1991	726	22	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	756
1992	459	14	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	481
1993	483	16	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	508
1994	490	17	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	515
1995	509	22	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	537
1996	509	22	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	537
1997	504	24	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	532
1998	499	27	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	535
1999	452	25	4	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	491
2000	453	22	2	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	488
2001	443	23	1	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	478
2002	456	29	6	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	496
2003	456	29	6	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	496
2004	448	29	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	488
2005	443	20	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
2006	458	20	7	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	494
2007	444	19	9	7	2	n/a	n/a	5	486
2008	435	17	13	8	2	n/a	n/a	5	480
2009	435	14	7	9	2	n/a	n/a	5	472
2010	422	20	9	15	0	n/a	n/a	4	470
2011	407	16	3	19	3	3	6	0	457
2012	403	21	4	17	2	2	7	0	456
2013	393	21	4	23	2	0	4	0	447
2014	369	25	5	21	2	1	6	0	429
2015	398	23	11	23	1	1	10	0	467
2016	398	30	3	14	2	1	12	0	460
2017	431	38	3	16	1	0	11	0	500
2018	431	32	4	18	1	0	16	0	502
2019	419	24	5	16	2	0	8	0	474
2020	442	26	5	14	0	2	14	0	503
2021	381	20	5	13	0	1	9	0	429
2022	398	23	3	13	1	1	18	0	457
2023	392	19	2	15	2	2	21	0	453
2024	420	18	2	21	2	0	22	0	485

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Holmes County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	741	40.0	18.5	14.2
1989	731	41.0	17.8	36.4
1990	690	45.0	15.3	21
1991	756	46.0	16.4	39.6
1992	481	33.0	14.5	31.6
1993	508	33.0	15.4	35
1994	515	32.0	16.1	33.2
1995	537	32.0	16.8	35.9
1996	537	32.0	16.8	35.9
1997	532	37.0	14.4	35
1998	535	34.0	15.7	38.9
1999	491	35.0	14.0	51.9
2000	488	31.0	15.7	33.4
2001	478	30.0	15.9	41.4
2002	496	31.0	16.0	48
2003	496	31.0	16.0	48
2004	488	31.0	15.7	54.7
2005	476	31.0	15.4	56.3
2006	494	31.0	15.9	53.6
2007	486	35.0	13.9	54.3
2008	480	34.5	13.9	54.9
2009	472	36.5	14.5	50.7
2010	470	29.5	15.9	47.4
2011	457	31.0	14.7	50.8
2012	456	29.5	15.4	55
2013	447	33.0	13.5	62
2014	429	34.0	12.6	62.2
2015	467	31.0	15.0	60
2016	460	34.0	13.5	44.1
2017	500	34.0	14.7	43.2
2018	502	34.0	14.7	44
2019	474	30.0	15.8	42.6
2020	503	28.0	17.9	42.1
2021	429	31.0	13.8	43.4
2022	457	31.0	14.7	50.3
2023	453	28.0	16.1	49.4
2024	485	27.0	17.9	55.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Holmes County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	741	40.0	18.5	14.2
1989	731	41.0	17.8	36.4
1990	690	45.0	15.3	21
1991	756	46.0	16.4	39.6
1992	481	33.0	14.5	31.6
1993	508	33.0	15.4	35
1994	515	32.0	16.1	33.2
1995	537	32.0	16.8	35.9
1996	537	32.0	16.8	35.9
1997	532	37.0	14.4	35
1998	535	34.0	15.7	38.9
1999	491	35.0	14.0	51.9
2000	488	31.0	15.7	33.4
2001	478	30.0	15.9	41.4
2002	496	31.0	16.0	48
2003	496	31.0	16.0	48
2004	488	31.0	15.7	54.7
2005	476	31.0	15.4	56.3
2006	494	31.0	15.9	53.6
2007	486	35.0	13.9	54.3
2008	480	34.5	13.9	54.9
2009	472	36.5	14.5	50.7
2010	470	29.5	15.9	47.4
2011	457	31.0	14.7	50.8
2012	456	29.5	15.4	55
2013	447	33.0	13.5	62
2014	429	34.0	12.6	62.2
2015	467	31.0	15.0	60
2016	460	34.0	13.5	44.1
2017	500	34.0	14.7	43.2
2018	502	34.0	14.7	44
2019	474	30.0	15.8	42.6
2020	503	28.0	17.9	42.1
2021	429	31.0	13.8	43.4
2022	457	31.0	14.7	50.3
2023	453	28.0	16.1	49.4
2024	485	27.0	17.9	55.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Holmes County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$451 (5.1%)	$8,410 (94.9%)	$8,861
2019	$500 (5.3%)	$8,961 (94.7%)	$9,461
2020	$576 (6.2%)	$8,720 (93.8%)	$9,296
2021	$1,258 (11.5%)	$9,695 (88.5%)	$10,952
2022	$1,315 (12.1%)	$9,521 (87.9%)	$10,835
2023	$3,552 (28.7%)	$8,839 (71.3%)	$12,392

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holmes County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 432^nd of 734 High schools	Ranks 283^rd of 792 High schools	23.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes County High School)	56	64	8%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)	54	48	6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes County High School)	46	51	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)	47	43	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Holmes County High School)	58	65	7%
End of Course Biology 1 (Holmes)	63	47	16%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Holmes County High School)	57	79	22%
End of Course US History (Holmes)	57	63	6%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Holmes County High School)	21	20	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Holmes)	47	41	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Holmes County High School)	26	33	7%
End of Course Geometry (Holmes)	33	30	3%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	474	453	4.4%
African American	24	19	20.8%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	5	2	60%
Hispanic	16	15	6.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	419	392	6.4%
Two or More Races	8	21	162.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.6%	49.4%	6.8%

Schools Near Holmes County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	485	27	17.9	55.1%	420 (86.6%)	18 (3.7%)	21 (4.3%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.5%)	42	400^th of 807 public high schools	50.4%		50.1	283^rd of 792 public high schools	64.3%	117				45.0	46.0					14.0	43.0	66.0	81.0		$12,392	$3,552	$8,839
Graduation Assistance Program	Public	6-12	307 W North Ave	Bonifay	32425	Holmes County	Holmes	No	No	No	No	(850) 547-0470	78	1	78.0	80.8%	62 (79.5%)	8 (10.3%)	5 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	4.2	732^nd of 807 public high schools	9.3%		4.3	721^st of 792 public high schools	9.0%	11			9.0	8.0	14.0				0.0	0.0	0.0	30.0			$45,489	$4,125	$41,364
Chipley High School	Public	9-12	1545 Brickyard Rd	Chipley	32428	Washington County	Washington	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 638-6100	555	30	18.5	40.9%	421 (75.9%)	75 (13.5%)	22 (4.0%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.4%)	43.3	387^th of 807 public high schools	52.0%		45.1	336^th of 792 public high schools	57.6%	51				50.0	49.0					14.0	41.0	65.0	68.0		$9,468	$1,191	$8,277
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	331	19	17.4	57.7%	253 (76.4%)	41 (12.4%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.1%)	3 (0.9%)	18 (5.4%)	27.2	571^st of 807 public high schools	29.2%		32.5	475^th of 792 public high schools	40.0%	96				48.0	41.0					15.0	29.0	36.0	74.0		$11,642	$1,832	$9,810
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	313	19	16.9	65.2%	286 (91.4%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)	19.9	638^th of 807 public high schools	20.9%		34.8	447^th of 792 public high schools	43.6%	191	60.0	59.0	54.0	35.0	23.0	51.0	61.0	10.0	54.0	25.0	18.0	35.0	39.0	71.0	$12,118	$2,532	$9,585
The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Vocational Ed.)	Public	6-12	5229 Ezell Rd	Graceville	32440	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	No	No	(850) 263-2950	38	3	12.6	92.1%	16 (42.1%)	21 (55.3%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Cottondale High School	Public	6-12	2680 Levy St	Cottondale	32431	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 482-9821	416	27	15.4	52.4%	300 (72.1%)	62 (14.9%)	22 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.2%)	45.9	353^rd of 807 public high schools	56.3%		49.2	296^th of 792 public high schools	62.6%	57	72.0	67.0	70.0	45.0	56.0	75.0	66.0	35.0	44.0	65.0	44.0	58.0	68.0	61.0	$10,896	$1,852	$9,044

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, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% African American.

How many students attend Holmes County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 485 students attended Holmes County High School.

Is Holmes County High School a good school?

Holmes County High School ranks 400^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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