For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 882 students in Quitman School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Quitman School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
882 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Quitman School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
12 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
2%
19%
# White Students
841 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
95%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
53
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
67
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
75
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
59
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
82
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
73
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
70
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
75
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
52
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
55
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
1
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,144 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,490 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,144
$12,914
Spending / Student
$9,490
$12,826
Best Quitman School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Quitman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6275 Heber Springs W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Quitman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6275 Heber Springs Rd W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Grades: 6-8
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Quitman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6275 Heber Springs W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Quitman School District?
Quitman School District manages 3 public schools serving 882 students.
What is the rank of Quitman School District?
Quitman School District is ranked #73 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Quitman School District?
95% of Quitman School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Quitman School District?
Quitman School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Quitman School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,490 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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