Below Average
#717 of 863 schools in MS
M. S. Palmer High School
High School · Quitman Co School Dist · Marks, MS
A Quitman Co School Dist high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 350, Marks, MS 38646
- Math 33% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at M. S. Palmer High School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where M. S. Palmer 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 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,015
Median home value
$90,800
Median rent
$597/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
23.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Quitman Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,846NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 43.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
M. S. Palmer High School is listed in QUITMAN CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About M. S. Palmer High School
M. S. Palmer High School is a public high school in Marks, MS, part of Quitman Co School Dist, serving approximately 224 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #717 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about M. S. Palmer High School
What grades does M. S. Palmer High School serve?
M. S. Palmer High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend M. S. Palmer High School?
M. S. Palmer High School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at M. S. Palmer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at M. S. Palmer High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does M. S. Palmer High School rank in MS?
M. S. Palmer High School ranks #717 of 863 schools in MS.
What is M. S. Palmer High School's MySchoolScout rating?
M. S. Palmer High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 M. S. Palmer High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, M. S. Palmer High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is M. S. Palmer High School a charter school?
No, M. S. Palmer High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is M. S. Palmer High School a Title I school?
No, M. S. Palmer High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for M. S. Palmer High School?
100.0% of students at M. S. Palmer 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Quitman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.2%
- Phone
- (662) 326-5191
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38646)
- 2,571
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 38646; 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
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