Holmes County High School

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:
400th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,392 Help


Feeder schools for Holmes County High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  453

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.5%
Two or more races:
4.6%
African American:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.99. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Holmes County High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Holmes County High School has the largest high school student body size in the Holmes School District. Racial makeup is: White (86.5%), two or more races (4.6%), African American (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Holmes School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holmes County High School is 16.1. 1 high schools in the Holmes School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Holmes County High School employs 28 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 400th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Holmes County High School in the ranking list.)

Holmes:

SchoolDigger ranks Holmes 56th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.47 113th 484 76.7%
2005 65.77 166th 487 65.9%
2006 52.85 235th 477 50.7%
2007 71.13 147th 563 73.9%
2008 69.98 151st 577 73.8%
2009 65.08 203rd 587 65.4%
2010 68.06 185th 620 70.2%
2011 68.24 194th 622 68.8%
2012 48.98 249th 606 58.9%
2013 51.46 271st 648 58.2%
2014 47.15 348th 687 49.3%
2016 38.77 390th 693 43.7%
2017 32.65 443rd 714 38.0%
2018 37.35 401st 716 44.0%
2019 35.88 432nd 734 41.1%
2021 44.64 318th 746 57.4%
2022 47.90 311th 774 59.8%
2023 50.15 283rd 792 64.3%
2024 41.99 400th 807 50.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Holmes County High School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Friday, April 5, 2019

Open Quote 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

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 432nd of 734 High schoolsRanks 283rd 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)5664
 8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)5448
 6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes County High School)4651
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)4743
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Holmes County High School)5865
 7%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Holmes)6347
 16%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Holmes County High School)5779
 22%
   End of Course US History (Holmes)5763
 6%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Holmes County High School)2120
 1%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Holmes)4741
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Holmes County High School)2633
 7%
   End of Course Geometry (Holmes)3330
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students474453
 4.4%
African American2419
 20.8%
American Indian22
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic1615
 6.3%
Pacific Islander02
White419392
 6.4%
Two or More Races821
 162.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.6%49.4%
 6.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Holmes County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 453 students attended 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

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

Students at Holmes County High School are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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