For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 817 students in Quitman School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Quitman School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,082 Schools
# Students
817 Students
489,033 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
38,772 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Quitman School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
8,472 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
67,983 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
8 Students
95,747 Students
% Black Students
1%
19%
# White Students
777 Students
290,335 Students
% White Students
95%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
18,765 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
61
36,638
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
35,454
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
35,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
35,554
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
35,666
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
35,703
# Students in 6th Grade:
71
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
65
37,983
# Students in 8th Grade:
62
38,742
# Students in 9th Grade:
74
40,843
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
36,352
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
35,121
# Students in 12th Grade:
56
33,104
# Ungraded Students:
1
262
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,871 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,027. The school district revenue/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,245 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,871
$13,027
Spending / Student
$10,245
$12,939
Best Quitman School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Quitman High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6275 Heber Springs W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Quitman Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6275 Heber Springs Rd W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Quitman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6275 Heber Springs W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Quitman School District?
Quitman School District manages 3 public schools serving 817 students.
What is the rank of Quitman School District?
Quitman School District is ranked #72 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Quitman School District?
95% of Quitman School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Quitman School District?
Quitman School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Quitman School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,245 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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