For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,264 students in Holmes County, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Holmes County, FL are Ponce De Leon Elementary School, Bonifay K-8 School and Bethlehem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holmes County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Holmes County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Holmes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponce De Leon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1473 Ammons Rd
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4296
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4296
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Bonifay K-8 School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Blue Devil Dr
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3631
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3631
Grades: PK-8
| 1,182 students
Rank: #33.
Bethlehem High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2767 Highway 160
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3621
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3621
Grades: PK-12
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Ponce De Leon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1477 Ammons Rd
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4242
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 836-4242
Grades: 6-12
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Holmes Virtual-franchise Flvs
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Pennsylvania Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #66.
Graduation Assistance Program
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
307 W North Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-0470
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-0470
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 E Pennsylvania Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
701 E Pennsylvania Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9341
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Holmes County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
307 W North Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3631
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-3631
Grades: PK-4
| 790 students
401 Mclaughlin Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-2678
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-2678
Grades: 5-8
| 540 students
Holmes County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1701 E Pennsylvania Avenue
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-934
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-934
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
West Florida Wilderness Insti. (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1912 Old Mt Zion Rd
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 548-5524
Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
(850) 548-5524
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Holmes County, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Holmes County, FL include Ponce De Leon Elementary School, Bonifay K-8 School and Bethlehem High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Holmes County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Holmes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holmes County?
Holmes County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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