Holmes County Consolidated

District Overview
Holmes County Consolidated School District is an active, traditional public school system headquartered at 313 Olive Street in Lexington, Mississippi. Situated within a rural, remote community setting, the district operates nine open schools that deliver a seamless educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade, alongside specialized ungraded instruction. As a county-wide, non-charter district, Holmes County Consolidated serves as a primary educational foundation for local families, providing accessible academic pathways and foundational learning environments across its expansive geographic footprint.

The district supports a vibrant student body of 2,300 learners, composed of 1,114 female and 1,186 male students, reflecting strong local representation primarily within its Black student population as well as American Indian, Asian, Hispanic, White, and multiracial student groups. To nurture this student community, Holmes County Consolidated maintains a substantial educator and administrative network featuring 340 full-time equivalent teachers and 42 instructional aides. This instructional core is further bolstered by more than 485 full-time equivalent support personnel—bringing the total workforce to over 867 dedicated staff members—ensuring comprehensive academic, social, and operational support tailored to the needs of every classroom.
9
Total Schools
2,300
Total Students
340.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holmes County Consolidated
Demographic Student Count
White12
Hispanic2
Black2,255
Asian10
Two or More18
American Indian3
  • Black
    2,255 (98.0%)
  • Two or More
    18 (0.8%)
  • White
    12 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    10 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Holmes County Consolidated
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle2
High3
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:2,300*
Teachers (FTE):340.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8