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#301 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 23% in state

Quitman High School

School · Jackson Parish · Quitman, LA

A Jackson Parish school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 38, Quitman, LA 71268

  • Math 46% vs LA 34% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+23 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.1 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$15,777
Chronic Absenteeism16.4%

Students at Quitman High School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
34%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 56 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Quitman High 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average308/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$57,697

Median home value

$143,900

Median rent

$922/mo

College educated

13%

Homeownership

85.9%

Poverty rate

23%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71268; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Jackson Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Weston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–12Not available632Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jackson Parish

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$15,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Quitman High School is listed in Jackson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Quitman High School

Quitman High School is a public school in Quitman, LA, part of Jackson Parish, serving approximately 737 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Quitman High School

What grades does Quitman High School serve?

Quitman High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Quitman High School?

Quitman High School has an enrollment of approximately 737 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Quitman High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Quitman High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Quitman High School rank in LA?

Quitman High School ranks #301 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Quitman High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Quitman High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Quitman High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Quitman High School a charter school?

No, Quitman High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Quitman High School a Title I school?

No, Quitman High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quitman High School?

46.4% of students at Quitman High 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
737
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jackson Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.4%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 71268)
2,262
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
52
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 71268; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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