Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Quitman County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Quitman County Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Georgetown, GA, spanning approximately 160.6 square miles. Families typically drive 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 5.8 miles and the furthest edge located 12.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quitman County Elementary School's student population of 200 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to ensure the academic success of each child, each day, with no excuses.
School Rankings
Quitman County Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quitman County Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2104 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
74%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quitman County Elementary School's ranking?
Quitman County Elementary School is ranked #2104 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Quitman County Elementary School?
200 students attend Quitman County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Quitman County Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quitman County Elementary School?
Quitman County Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Quitman County Elementary School offer ?
Quitman County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quitman County Elementary School part of?
Quitman County Elementary School is part of Quitman County School District.
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