Summary:
The Quitman School District in Arkansas is home to a single high school, Quitman High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 with a total enrollment of 308 students in a rural setting.
Quitman High School stands out for its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 7.9:1 and high per-student spending of $16,566, which create a resource-rich, personalized learning environment. The school excels in student retention, boasting a strong graduation rate of 93.9% (above the state average of 90.1%) and a very low dropout rate of just 0.6%. Academically, the school shines in science, with a Biology proficiency rate of 48.7% that significantly outperforms the state average of 42.7%. However, performance is uneven; while 9th graders score above state averages in Reading (43.5% vs. 40.6%), the school struggles in math, with Algebra proficiency at 29.4% (well below the state's 36.9%) and 10th-grade English Language Arts at 32.4% (below the state's 37.2%).
A notable concern is the school's recent decline in state ranking, dropping from 37th out of 291 (87th percentile, 4 stars) in 2024-2025 to 106th out of 293 (64th percentile, 3 stars) in 2025-2026. This drop aligns with year-over-year declines in test scores across English, Reading, and especially Algebra, which fell from 38% to 29.4% proficiency. Additionally, a clear "sophomore slump" appears, with 10th graders underperforming 9th graders in both English and Reading, suggesting a need for targeted support. While the school's high spending supports strong retention and a low student-teacher ratio, the mixed academic results and ranking decline raise questions about how effectively resources are being allocated to boost proficiency in all subjects.
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