Elementary Schools in Holmes

The elementary schools located in Holmes, Florida consist of two schools: Bonifay K-8 School and Ponce De Leon Elementary School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 8th grade and provide a glimpse into the educational landscape of the Holmes district.

Bonifay K-8 School stands out as the larger and higher-performing school, with 1,192 students compared to 308 at Ponce De Leon Elementary. Bonifay K-8 consistently outperforms the Holmes district and Florida state averages in most subject areas and grade levels, indicating a higher quality of education. However, both schools face challenges with relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, exceeding 28%.

While Ponce De Leon Elementary has a more homogeneous student population with 90.26% white students, Bonifay K-8 School has a more diverse racial makeup, with 83.81% white, 5.79% African American, and 3.19% Hispanic students. This difference in diversity may be an area for further investigation to understand its potential impact on academic performance. Overall, the elementary schools in Holmes provide a mixed picture, with one standout performer and another school that struggles to match the district and state averages.