Best Schools in Holmes County, FL
Holmes County, FL has 9 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,273 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Holmes County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Holmes County, FL
The top high schools in Holmes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holmes County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holmes • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 453 Students
2. Ponce De Leon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holmes • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 301 Students
3. Graduation Assistance Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holmes • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 93 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Holmes County, FL
The top elementary schools in Holmes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bonifay K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holmes • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1192 Students
2. Ponce De Leon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holmes • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Holmes County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Holmes County, FL has a total population of 19,653 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Holmes County, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Holmes County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Holmes County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Holmes County, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Holmes County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Holmes County, FL
How many schools are in Holmes County, FL?
Holmes County, FL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,273 students in total.
How do schools in Holmes County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Holmes County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Holmes County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Holmes County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Holmes County
3 places in Holmes County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Bonifay (5)
- Ponce De Leon (2)
- Graceville (1)
School districts (1)
- Holmes (8 schools)