Enrollment
464
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bonifay, FL
Holmes County High School
Federal NCES profile for Holmes County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120090001044
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmes County High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Bonifay · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Holmes County High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bonifay, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holmes County High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holmes County High School
Holmes County High School is a mid-sized high school in Bonifay, Florida, enrolling 464 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 534 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #468, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 23/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 71 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Holmes also operates Bonifay K-8 School (1,136 students) and Poplar Springs High School (415 students) alongside Holmes County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Holmes County High School compares
Holmes County High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 51% in Florida - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 71 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Holmes County High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holmes, which includes Holmes County High School.
$11,051
Per student
-1%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 64.7%
Federal 20.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Holmes County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonifay K-8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poplar Springs High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethlehem High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ponce De Leon High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ponce De Leon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holmes County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Holmes County High School
How many students attend Holmes County High School?
Holmes County High School has 464 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bonifay, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes County High School is 16.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holmes County High School?
46.4% of students at Holmes County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holmes County High School?
The largest demographic group at Holmes County High School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Bonifay, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmes County High School?
Holmes County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holmes County High School rank among public schools in Bonifay?
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bonifay, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bonifay on the city page.
Is Holmes County High School a good school?
Holmes County High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Holmes?
Besides Holmes County High School, Holmes also operates Bonifay K-8 School (1,136 students), Poplar Springs High School (415 students), and Bethlehem High School (363 students). See the Holmes district page for the complete list.
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