Quitman High School is a comprehensive public junior/senior high school for grades seven through twelve serving the community of Quitman, Arkansas, United States. Quitman High School is the only high school managed in rural Cleburne County by the Quitman School District.
Serving 308 students in grades 9-12, Quitman High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Quitman High School's attendance zone covers the entire Quitman school district, encompassing approximately 158.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 7.6 miles and the furthest edge located 14.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quitman High School's student population of 308 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 129% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
308 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Quitman High School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quitman High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#454 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
19%
White
95%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quitman High School's ranking?
Quitman High School is ranked #454 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Quitman High School often compared to?
Quitman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heber Springs High School, Concord High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quitman High School?
The graduation rate of Quitman High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Quitman High School?
308 students attend Quitman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Quitman High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quitman High School?
Quitman High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Quitman High School offer ?
Quitman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Quitman High School part of?
Quitman High School is part of Quitman School District.
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