Quitman High School
Tel:
(318)259-2698
- Quitman High School serves 702 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 77% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
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Quitman High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Quitman High School's student population of 702 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 702 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Quitman High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Quitman High School is 0.36, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #532 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| Black | 18% | 44% |
| White | 78% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.36 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Quitman High School is Jonesboro-hodge High School (6.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jonesboro-hodge Middle School (7.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jonesboro-hodge Middle School (7.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jonesboro Jonesboro-hodge High School Grades: 9-12 | 256 students
6.8 miles
225 Pershing Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318)259-4138 6.8 9-12 256 - Jonesboro Jonesboro-hodge Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 254 students
7.6 miles
440 Old Winnfield Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318)259-6611 7.6 5-8 254 - Jonesboro Southside Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 353 students
8.3 miles
2105 South Polk Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318)259-4489 8.3 PK-4 353 - Jonesboro Weston High School Grades: PK-12 | 638 students
9.8 miles
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318)259-7313 9.8 PK-12 638 - Grambling Lincoln Preparatory School: A Tmcf Collegiate Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 381 students
12.2 miles
407 Central Avenue
Grambling, LA 71245
(318)436-9598 12.2 K-12 381
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