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Quitman High School

Summary:

Quitman High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Quitman, Mississippi, with a student population of 491. The school is part of the East Jasper Consolidated School District, which is ranked 89 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Quitman High School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on state assessments, is consistently lower than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 47.8% in Algebra I, 28% in English II, 55.8% in Biology, and 72% in U.S. History, compared to the state averages of 67.4%, 46.2%, 60.6%, and 70.8%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also declined significantly, from a 4-star rating in 2013-2014 to a 1-star rating in the most recent 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, Quitman High School has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.35% to 100%, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.

In comparison, the nearby high schools, such as Heidelberg High School and Clarkdale High School, have significantly higher academic performance and statewide rankings. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Heidelberg High School had proficiency rates of 79.6% in Algebra I, 41.4% in English II, 50.8% in Biology, and 72.9% in U.S. History, while Clarkdale High School had proficiency rates of 89.7% in Algebra I, 67.8% in English II, 79.1% in Biology, and 77.4% in U.S. History. These nearby schools also have a majority White student population, in contrast to Quitman High School's higher percentage of African American students (66.6%).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 210 South Jackson Ave.
       Quitman, MS  39355

(601) 776-3341

District: Quitman School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
154th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,566 Help


Feeder schools for Quitman High School:

Elementary:    Quitman Lower Elementary School
    Quitman Upper Elementary School
Middle:    Quitman Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  491

Racial breakdown:

African American:
64.6%
White:
33.2%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Quitman High School ranks worse than 67.5% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.46. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Quitman High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (64.6%), White (33.2%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Quitman High School is 14.9. (See more...)
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Compare Quitman High School employs 32.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Quitman High School is $13,566.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Quitman High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Quitman High School 154th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Quitman High School in the ranking list.)

Quitman School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Quitman School District 89th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Quitman High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.68 109th 232 53.0%
2005 33.92 178th 232 23.3%
2006 26.97 196th 232 15.5%
2007 49.79 131st 232 43.5%
2008 69.40 64th 235 72.8%
2009 72.64 48th 235 79.6%
2010 73.72 43rd 235 81.7%
2011 64.85 77th 244 68.4%
2012 60.48 91st 241 62.2%
2013 59.56 93rd 238 60.9%
2014 69.74 51st 236 78.4%
2015 22.04 170th 226 24.8%
2016 40.31 140th 231 39.4%
2017 32.22 157th 237 33.8%
2018 26.32 175th 233 24.9%
2019 26.78 172nd 233 26.2%
2021 28.47 161st 231 30.3%
2022 15.46 200th 228 12.3%
2023 15.98 199th 226 11.9%
2024 33.46 154th 228 32.5%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Quitman High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 283 346 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1991 280 299 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1992 287 321 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1993 347 367 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1994 315 375 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1995 345 428 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 774
1996 345 428 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 774
1997 327 433 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 761
1998 342 434 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1999 331 420 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 752
2000 295 398 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2001 305 381 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 686
2002 341 326 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2003 341 326 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2004 315 341 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2005 313 319 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2006 309 352 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 661
2007 311 378 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2008 288 365 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2009 232 362 1 1 1 0 0 0 597
2010 227 362 1 1 1 0 0 0 592
2011 206 362 0 2 1 0 0 0 571
2012 203 358 0 2 0 0 1 0 564
2013 199 337 0 1 0 0 3 0 540
2014 196 336 0 2 0 0 3 0 537
2015 189 358 0 0 0 0 0 0 547
2016 199 332 0 2 0 0 0 0 533
2017 196 357 0 3 0 0 0 0 556
2018 193 330 0 3 0 0 1 0 527
2019 191 322 0 4 0 0 3 0 520
2020 181 307 0 2 0 0 4 0 494
2021 179 279 0 1 1 0 5 0 465
2022 169 291 0 2 1 0 5 0 468
2023 157 327 0 2 2 0 3 0 491
2024 163 317 0 3 1 0 7 0 491

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Quitman High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 629 34.7 18.1 n/a
1991 579 33.8 17.1 n/a
1992 608 34.2 17.7 58.7
1993 714 37.0 19.3 63.9
1994 691 36.4 19.0 62.4
1995 774 40.7 19.0 57.8
1996 774 40.7 19.0 57.8
1997 761 38.5 19.8 57.6
1998 779 37.8 20.6 58.4
1999 752 37.5 20.1 67.2
2000 697 39.0 17.9 67.9
2001 686 38.2 18.0 65.9
2002 669 36.9 18.1 69.2
2003 669 36.9 18.1 69.2
2004 658 37.0 17.8 60.9
2005 632 36.8 17.2 59.8
2006 661 39.1 16.9 61.3
2007 691 38.8 17.8 65.6
2008 654 39.3 16.6 67.3
2009 597 37.7 15.8 71.2
2010 592 43.0 13.7 73.5
2011 571 41.5 13.7 75.1
2012 564 36.0 15.6 75
2013 540 33.9 15.8 75.4
2014 537 35.7 15.0 74.9
2015 547 36.0 15.1 78.1
2016 533 36.0 14.8 78.8
2017 556 35.0 15.8 80.8
2018 527 32.7 16.0 78.9
2019 520 35.8 14.5 78.7
2020 494 37.7 13.0 78.5
2021 465 26.4 17.5 99.4
2022 468 29.7 15.7 100
2023 491 28.6 17.1 100
2024 491 32.7 14.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Quitman High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 629 34.7 18.1 n/a
1991 579 33.8 17.1 n/a
1992 608 34.2 17.7 58.7
1993 714 37.0 19.3 63.9
1994 691 36.4 19.0 62.4
1995 774 40.7 19.0 57.8
1996 774 40.7 19.0 57.8
1997 761 38.5 19.8 57.6
1998 779 37.8 20.6 58.4
1999 752 37.5 20.1 67.2
2000 697 39.0 17.9 67.9
2001 686 38.2 18.0 65.9
2002 669 36.9 18.1 69.2
2003 669 36.9 18.1 69.2
2004 658 37.0 17.8 60.9
2005 632 36.8 17.2 59.8
2006 661 39.1 16.9 61.3
2007 691 38.8 17.8 65.6
2008 654 39.3 16.6 67.3
2009 597 37.7 15.8 71.2
2010 592 43.0 13.7 73.5
2011 571 41.5 13.7 75.1
2012 564 36.0 15.6 75
2013 540 33.9 15.8 75.4
2014 537 35.7 15.0 74.9
2015 547 36.0 15.1 78.1
2016 533 36.0 14.8 78.8
2017 556 35.0 15.8 80.8
2018 527 32.7 16.0 78.9
2019 520 35.8 14.5 78.7
2020 494 37.7 13.0 78.5
2021 465 26.4 17.5 99.4
2022 468 29.7 15.7 100
2023 491 28.6 17.1 100
2024 491 32.7 14.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Quitman High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,102
2018 $10,372
2019 $11,411
2020 $12,910
2021 $11,850
2022 $13,566

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Quitman High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 172nd of 233 High schoolsRanks 199th of 226 High schools
 14.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Quitman High School)20.739.3
 18.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Quitman School District)28.239.3
 11.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (Quitman High School)36.129.1
 7%
   End of Course English II (Quitman School District)36.129.1
 7%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (Quitman High School)42.535.2
 7.3%
   End of Course Biology (Quitman School District)42.535.2
 7.3%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Quitman High School)44.963.2
 18.3%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Quitman School District)44.963.2
 18.3%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students520491
 5.6%
African American322327
 1.6%
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White191157
 17.8%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.7%100%
 21.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Quitman High School

Quitman High School ranks 154th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 491 students attended Quitman High School.

Quitman High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Quitman Lower Elementary School
Elementary : Quitman Upper Elementary School
Middle : Quitman Junior High School

Students at Quitman High School are 65% African American, 33% White, 1% Two or more races.


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