Quitman County High School is a public high school in the Quitman County School District of Georgetown, Quitman County, Georgia. It was established in July 2009 as the newest, and one of the smallest, high schools in the U.S. state of Georgia.
Serving 109 students in grades 9-12, Quitman County High 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Quitman County High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Georgetown, GA, encompassing approximately 160.6 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-15 minutes to drive to the school from anywhere within the zone, which extends up to 12.7 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quitman County High School's student population of 109 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Rankings
Quitman County High 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 High School is 0.25, 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
#1739 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
86%
36%
White
11%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Hornet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quitman County High School's ranking?
Quitman County High School is ranked #1739 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quitman County High School?
The graduation rate of Quitman County High School is 80%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Quitman County High School?
109 students attend Quitman County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Quitman County High School students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quitman County High School?
Quitman County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Quitman County High School offer ?
Quitman County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quitman County High School part of?
Quitman County High School is part of Quitman County School District.
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