For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 950 students in Quitman School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Quitman School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
950 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Quitman School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
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Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.6%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.62
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% American Indian
n/a
1%
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% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
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% Black
2%
19%
% White
92%
57%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,600 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,283 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,224 MM
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Spending
$11 MM
$7,337 MM
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Revenue / Student
$11,600
$14,739
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Spending / Student
$11,283
$14,969
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Best Quitman School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quitman Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6275 Heber Springs Rd W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Quitman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6275 Heber Springs West
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Quitman High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6275 Heber Springs Road West
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Quitman School District?
Quitman School District manages 3 public schools serving 950 students.
What is the rank of Quitman School District?
Quitman School District is ranked #87 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Quitman School District?
92% of Quitman School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Quitman School District?
Quitman School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Quitman School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,283 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
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