Below Average
#1974 of 2,268 schools in GA
Quitman Elementary School
Elementary School · Brooks County · Quitman, GA
A Brooks County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2200 Moultrie Hwy, Quitman, GA 31643
- Math 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Quitman Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 63 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Quitman Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average651/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,324
Median home value
$97,200
Median rent
$757/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
29.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Brooks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | Not available | 347 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Brooks County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,866NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Quitman Elementary School is listed in Brooks County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Quitman Elementary School
Quitman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Quitman, GA, part of Brooks County, serving approximately 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,974 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Quitman Elementary School
What grades does Quitman Elementary School serve?
Quitman Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Quitman Elementary School?
Quitman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quitman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quitman Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Quitman Elementary School rank in GA?
Quitman Elementary School ranks #1,974 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Quitman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Quitman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Quitman Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Quitman Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Quitman Elementary School a charter school?
No, Quitman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Quitman Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Quitman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quitman Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Quitman Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Brooks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (229) 588-2343
- Area population (ZIP 31643)
- 9,848
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31643; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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