For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,549 students in 39355, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in 39355, MS are Quitman Upper Elementary School, Quitman High School and Quitman Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39355 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39355, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39355, MS Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quitman Upper Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Franklin Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6123
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6123
Gr: 3-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Quitman High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 South Jackson Ave.
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-3341
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-3341
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Quitman Jr High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 W. Lynda Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6243
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6243
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Clarke Co Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
910 North Archusa Ave.
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-5219
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-5219
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Quitman Alternative School
Alternative School
204 South Jackson Ave
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
101 Mcarthur Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6156
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6156
Gr: PK-2 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39355, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39355, MS include Quitman Upper Elementary School, Quitman High School and Quitman Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 39355?
6 public schools are located in 39355.
What is the racial composition of students in 39355?
39355 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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