Serving 785 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Quitman High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quitman High School's student population of 785 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
785 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quitman High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quitman High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
10%
41%
White
85%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quitman High School's ranking?
Quitman High School is ranked #391 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Quitman High School often compared to?
Quitman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weston High School, Jonesboro-hodge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quitman High School?
The graduation rate of Quitman High School is 90%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Quitman High School?
785 students attend Quitman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Quitman High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quitman High School?
Quitman High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Quitman High School offer ?
Quitman High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Quitman High School part of?
Quitman High School is part of Jackson Parish School District.
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