Serving 589 students in grades 9-12, John A Holmes High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 589 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
John A Holmes High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John A Holmes High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
John A Holmes High School is ranked #1076 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are John A Holmes High School often compared to?
John A Holmes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perquimans County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of John A Holmes High School?
The graduation rate of John A Holmes High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend John A Holmes High School?
589 students attend John A Holmes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John A Holmes High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John A Holmes High School?
John A Holmes High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does John A Holmes High School offer ?
John A Holmes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John A Holmes High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 589 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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