For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,825 students in Quitman, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 32 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Quitman, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Quitman, GA are Quitman Elementary School, Brooks County High School and Brooks County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quitman, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Quitman have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Quitman, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quitman Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Moultrie Hwy
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2343
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2343
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Brooks County High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Moultrie Hwy
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2341
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2341
Gr: 6-12 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Brooks County Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2171 Moultrie Hwy
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2342
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2342
Gr: 6-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Delta Innovative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1081 Barwick Rd
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2351
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2351
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
1081 Barwick Rd
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2350
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 588-2350
Gr: PK | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Quitman, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Quitman, GA include Quitman Elementary School, Brooks County High School and Brooks County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Quitman?
5 public schools are located in Quitman.
What percentage of students in Quitman go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Quitman are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Quitman?
Quitman public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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