Needs Improvement
#801 of 863 schools in MS
Quitman JR High School
Middle School · Quitman School Dist · Quitman, MS
A Quitman School Dist middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 W. Lynda Street, Quitman, MS 39355
- Math 26% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Quitman JR High School score 25% proficient, which is below 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 14 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 35 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 Quitman JR 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,438/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Quitman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,591
Median home value
$124,700
Median rent
$870/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39355; 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 School Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Quitman JR High School is listed in QUITMAN SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Quitman JR High School
Quitman JR High School is a public middle school in Quitman, MS, part of Quitman School Dist, serving approximately 298 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #801 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Quitman JR High School
What grades does Quitman JR High School serve?
Quitman JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Quitman JR High School?
Quitman JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quitman JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quitman JR High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Quitman JR High School rank in MS?
Quitman JR High School ranks #801 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Quitman JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Quitman JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Quitman JR High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Quitman JR High School a charter school?
No, Quitman JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Quitman JR High School a Title I school?
No, Quitman JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quitman JR High School?
100.0% of students at Quitman JR 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clarke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (601) 776-6243
- Area population (ZIP 39355)
- 6,056
- Area median age
- 53.9
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 · 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 39355; 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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