Quitman School Dist School District
School District · Quitman, Mississippi
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,032
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,032
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Quitman School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Quitman School Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Quitman Upper Elementary School
Quitman · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Quitman High School
Quitman · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Quitman JR High School
Quitman · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#106 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,032
+$420 vs Mississippi median
District size
1,549 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
The short answer
Quitman School Dist ranks #106 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Quitman School Dist's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Quitman Upper Elementary School (7.5/10), Quitman High School (4.2/10), and Quitman JR High School (3.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Quitman School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Quitman School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quitman Upper Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Quitman High School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Quitman JR High School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Quitman School Dist
Quitman School Dist is a Quitman, Mississippi school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,549 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $13,032 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Quitman School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Quitman Upper Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Quitman School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 38.5% and ELA proficiency of 33.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Quitman School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Quitman School Dist with test data.
Schools in Quitman School Dist
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Quitman
- Total Enrollment
- 1,549
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Quitman School Dist?
Quitman School Dist has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Quitman School Dist?
The average composite rating for Quitman School Dist is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Quitman School Dist?
Quitman School Dist spends $13,032 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Quitman School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Quitman School Dist is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Quitman School Dist?
Quitman Upper Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Quitman School Dist with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Quitman School Dist?
Across schools in Quitman School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Quitman School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Quitman School Dist has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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