For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,593 students in Quitman, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Quitman, MS are Quitman High School, Quitman Upper Elementary School and Quitman Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quitman, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Quitman have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Quitman, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quitman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 South Jackson Ave.
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-3341
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-3341
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Quitman Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Franklin Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6123
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6123
Grades: 3-5
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
Quitman Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 W. Lynda Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6243
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6243
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clarke Co Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
910 North Archusa Ave.
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-5219
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-5219
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Quitman Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
204 South Jackson Ave
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Quitman Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
101 Mcarthur Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6156
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6156
Grades: PK-2
| 464 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Quitman, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Quitman, MS include Quitman High School, Quitman Upper Elementary School and Quitman Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Quitman?
6 public schools are located in Quitman.
What is the racial composition of students in Quitman?
Quitman public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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