For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,208 students in Quitman, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Quitman, TX are Quitman Elementary School, Quitman J High School and Quitman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quitman, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Quitman have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Quitman, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quitman Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
902 E Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Quitman J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 E Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Quitman High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 E Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Quitman, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lake Country Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 East Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 967-2782
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 967-2782
Wood County Alter High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1101 East Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-4593
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-4593
Gr: 12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Quitman, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Quitman, TX include Quitman Elementary School, Quitman J High School and Quitman High School.
How many public schools are located in Quitman?
3 public schools are located in Quitman.
What is the racial composition of students in Quitman?
Quitman public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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