Serving 436 students in grades 9-13, Quitman High 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Quitman High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Quitman school district, covering an area of approximately 512.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 18 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quitman High School's student population of 436 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Quitman High 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 High School is 0.47, 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
#534 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
65%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.3%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quitman High School's ranking?
Quitman High School is ranked #534 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Quitman High School often compared to?
Quitman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Enterprise High School, Clarkdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quitman High School?
The graduation rate of Quitman High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Quitman High School?
436 students attend Quitman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Quitman High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quitman High School?
Quitman High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Quitman High School offer ?
Quitman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quitman High School part of?
Quitman High School is part of Quitman School District.
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