Serving 265 students in grades 5-8, Quitman County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Quitman County Middle School serves the entire district of Marks, MS, encompassing an area of approximately 406.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 18.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quitman County Middle School's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Quitman County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quitman County Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#637 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
95%
45%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quitman County Middle School's ranking?
Quitman County Middle School is ranked #637 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Quitman County Middle School?
265 students attend Quitman County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Quitman County Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quitman County Middle School?
Quitman County Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Quitman County Middle School offer ?
Quitman County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quitman County Middle School part of?
Quitman County Middle School is part of Quitman County School District.
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