For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 298 students in Quitman, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in Quitman, MS is Quitman Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quitman, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Quitman have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Quitman, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Quitman Alternative School
Alternative School
204 South Jackson Ave
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Quitman, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Quitman, MS include Quitman Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Quitman?
2 public middle schools are located in Quitman.
What is the racial composition of students in Quitman?
Quitman public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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