FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
Overall, there were 267 students enrolled in district’s 10th-grade in the 2023-24 school year, making up 8.3% of the student body in the district.
The number of students in the 10th-grade grew by 3.5% compared to the year before.
Holmes County School District also had a high enrollment for the ninth-grade, the second highest recorded in the district.
Within the district, Holmes County High School had the most 10th-grade students in the 2023-24 school year. Graduation Assistance Program and Holmes Virtual-Franchise FLVS had the fewest.
Data showed that Holmes County School District enrolled a total of 3,201 students in the 2023-24 school year, the 20th lowest enrollment in Florida.
It was also ranked 20th lowest in the year before.
Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.
According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.
Governor DeSantis's budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers' salaries and other instructional personnel.
| Schools | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Bethlehem High School | 378 |
| Bonifay K-8 School | 1,182 |
| Graduation Assistance Program | 78 |
| Holmes County High School | 485 |
| Holmes Virtual-Franchise FLVS | 27 |
| Ponce De Leon Elementary School | 286 |
| Ponce De Leon High School | 313 |
| Poplar Springs High School | 452 |
| Total Holmes County School District | 3,201 |
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