Serving 346 students in grades 9-12, Quitman High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas 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 Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Quitman High School's attendance zone is located in Quitman, TX, covering an area of approximately 152.2 square miles, which encompasses the entire school district. Typical travel time to the school from within the zone ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 11.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quitman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Quitman High School's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Quitman High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quitman High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3177 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
18%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
74%
24%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quitman High School's ranking?
Quitman High School is ranked #3177 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Quitman High School often compared to?
Quitman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mineola High School, Van High School, Alba-golden 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 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quitman High School?
The graduation rate of Quitman High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Quitman High School?
346 students attend Quitman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Quitman High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quitman High School?
Quitman High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Quitman High School offer ?
Quitman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Quitman High School part of?
Quitman High School is part of Quitman Independent School District.
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