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Quitman High School

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Quitman High School ranks 37 th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

37^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 87% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Quitman High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Quitman, Arkansas, with a total enrollment of 275 students. The school is part of the Quitman School District, which is ranked 30 out of 250 districts in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Quitman High School consistently performs above the state average in various academic assessments, with higher proficiency rates than the state in English Language Arts (38.9% vs. 34.7%), Reading (39.5% vs. 35.3%), and Algebra (38% vs. 30.9%) for all grades in the 2024-2025 school year. The school has shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 174 out of 267 Arkansas high schools in 2014-2015 to 37 out of 291 in 2024-2025, while maintaining a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Quitman High School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 13.5 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby schools.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Clinton High School, Nemo Vista High School, and Greenbrier High School, Quitman High School performs better in English Language Arts and Reading assessments. Additionally, the school stands out in its Geometry performance, with proficiency rates of 40.7% for 10th grade and 40.5% for all grades in the 2024-2025 school year, significantly higher than the state average.

308

Students ?

7.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,566

Per pupil spending ?

44.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6275 Heber Springs Road West
Quitman, AR 72131

(501) 589-2554

District: Quitman School District

Feeder schools for Quitman High School:

Elementary:	Quitman Elementary School
Middle:	Quitman Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

African American:

2.3%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 35th percentile in 2015 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (39% vs 34% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Arkansas high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (90%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg41%

Arkansas avg34%

37^th of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 52 pts since 2015

From bottom 35% (2015) to top 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

30^th of 250Quitman School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2018	73.0	68 of 318	78.6%	★★★★☆
2017	62.1	118 of 315	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	46.4	175 of 312	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	55.7	109 of 275	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	44.2	181 of 280	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	20.0	238 of 278	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	59.3	127 of 265	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.8	105 of 264	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.9	83 of 254	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	40.2	165 of 240	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.8	124 of 225	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	49.7	113 of 206	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	49.7	115 of 208	44.7%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	77.8	37 of 291	87.3%	★★★★☆
2024	73.8	47 of 305	84.6%	★★★★☆
2023	77.2	45 of 295	84.7%	★★★★☆
2022	71.2	53 of 282	81.2%	★★★★☆
2021	71.5	55 of 290	81.0%	★★★★☆
2019	74.1	42 of 282	85.1%	★★★★☆
2018	59.8	91 of 263	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	76.5	39 of 264	85.2%	★★★★☆
2016	56.3	106 of 269	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	34.4	174 of 267	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.6	171 of 268	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	61.7	83 of 271	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.3	80 of 266	69.9%	★★★★☆
2011	74.4	24 of 266	91.0%	★★★★★
2010	80.8	10 of 262	96.2%	★★★★★
2009	53.3	108 of 261	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	47.4	119 of 256	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	45.5	127 of 258	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	57.8	61 of 232	73.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Geometry40%+19 vs state

Reading40%+4 vs state

English Language Arts39%+4 vs state

Algebra38%+7 vs state

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Schools Near Quitman High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)			ATLAS Algebra (2025)			ATLAS Geometry (2025)				ATLAS Science (2025)			ATLAS Biology (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Quitman High School	Public	9-12	6275 Heber Springs Road West	Quitman	72131	Cleburne County	Quitman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 589-2554	308	39	7.9	44.2%	292 (94.8%)	7 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	77.8	37^th of 291 public high schools	87.3%		73.8	47^th of 305 public high schools	84.6%	10			40.3	37.7	38.9			40.3	38.8	39.5					38.0	38.0		40.7		40.5							$16,566	$672	$15,894
Guy-Perkins High School	Public	7-12	492 Highway 25 North	Guy	72061	Faulkner County	Guy Perkins School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 679-3507	155	15	10.1	92.9%	131 (84.5%)	17 (11.0%)	4 (2.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	46.3	154^th of 291 public high schools	47.1%		55.7	116^th of 305 public high schools	62.0%	38	28.0	21.4	18.1	36.4	26.5	36.0	28.5	18.2	40.9	31.3	44.0	42.9	43.6		23.8	23.8		5.9		5.9	44.0	28.6	38.5		35.3	33.4	$16,886	$1,147	$15,739
Rose Bud High School	Public	7-12	124 School Road	Rose Bud	72137	White County	Rose Bud School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 556-5404	308	69	4.4	55.5%	286 (92.9%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80.2	31^st of 291 public high schools	89.3%		60.1	105^th of 305 public high schools	65.6%	74	26.0	36.7	43.5	52.8	39.6	29.7	32.6	43.5	51.0	39.1	42.6	64.3	52.0		48.5	55.0	53.9	6.2		19.6	33.4	32.7	33.0		45.1	47.4	$14,725	$817	$13,908
South Side High School	Public	7-12	334 Southside Road	Bee Branch	72013	Van Buren County	SOUTH SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Van Buren)	No	No	No	No	(501) 654-2242	249	35	7.0	98.8%	225 (90.4%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.8%)	55.1	113^th of 291 public high schools	61.2%		57.6	114^th of 305 public high schools	62.6%	1	36.9	35.2	30.4	46.1	36.7	36.9	37.0	30.5	51.3	38.4	36.8	24.2	31.0	19.0	15.1	16.7	41.7	4.3		16.7	47.3	33.3	39.1	50.0	26.7	40.0	$17,866	$872	$16,994
Mt. Vernon Enola High School	Public	7-12	38 Garland Springs Rd	Mount Vernon	72111	Faulkner County	Mount Vernon Enola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 849-2221	234	27	8.5	71.4%	219 (93.6%)	6 (2.6%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	66.7	65^th of 291 public high schools	77.7%		70.9	60^th of 305 public high schools	80.3%	5	54.6	45.5	22.9	43.8	42.4	40.9	48.5	20.0	43.8	38.2	45.4	45.4	45.5		30.3	30.3		38.7		32.5	59.1	57.6	58.5		48.4	45.5	$12,462	$748	$11,714
Heber Springs High School	Public	9-12	1100 W Pine St	Heber Springs	72543	Cleburne County	Heber Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 362-3141	483	59	8.1	43.9%	426 (88.2%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.5%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	78.7	36^th of 291 public high schools	87.6%		75	43^rd of 305 public high schools	85.9%	7			36.1	44.2	39.7			38.3	49.6	43.3					33.0	33.0	100.0	18.0	6.3	31.3				100.0	56.5	63.7	$12,051	$712	$11,339
West Side High School	Public	7-12	7295 Greers Ferry Road	Greers Ferry	72067	Cleburne County	WEST SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Cleburne)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 825-7241	213	38	5.6	100.0%	209 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.8	69^th of 291 public high schools	76.3%		77.3	37^th of 305 public high schools	87.9%	32	27.6	43.9	28.9	47.1	37.3	37.9	43.9	31.5	53.0	41.6	31.0	25.0	27.7		20.0	31.5		4.0		5.8	34.4	56.1	47.1		59.4	55.9	$17,634	$1,636	$15,998
Greenbrier High School	Public	10-12	72 Green Valley Drive	Greenbrier	72058	Faulkner County	Greenbrier School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 679-4236	818	51	16.0	39.1%	735 (89.9%)	16 (2.0%)	45 (5.5%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.8%)	70.5	54^th of 291 public high schools	81.4%		63.2	92^nd of 305 public high schools	69.8%	38				46.1	46.1				46.9	46.9								11.7	20.0	12.3					25.6	26.5	$11,729	$601	$11,128
Nemo Vista High School	Public	9-12	5690 Hwy 9	Center Ridge	72027	Conway County	Nemo Vista School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 893-2811	130	46	2.8	45.4%	112 (86.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.9%)	51.3	131^st of 291 public high schools	55.0%		59.3	110^th of 305 public high schools	63.9%	21			22.8	43.8	32.9			25.7	43.7	34.3					15.3	15.3		0.0		13.7					38.7	40.6	$14,862	$391	$14,472
Clinton High School	Public	9-12	489 Yellowjacket Lane	Clinton	72031	Van Buren County	Clinton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 745-6070	390	58	6.6	100.0%	352 (90.3%)	2 (0.5%)	27 (6.9%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	74.4	45^th of 291 public high schools	84.5%		66.1	81^st of 305 public high schools	73.4%	36			50.0	46.1	47.9			43.8	44.3	44.1					43.3	43.3	33.3	4.6	0.0	7.4					47.4	47.4	$12,402	$656	$11,746

Frequently Asked Questions about Quitman High School

How many students attend Quitman High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 308 students attended Quitman High School.

What schools feed into Quitman High School?

Quitman High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Quitman Elementary School
Middle : Quitman Middle School

What district is Quitman High School in?

Quitman School District

What is the racial makeup of Quitman High School?

Students at Quitman High School are 95% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Is Quitman High School a good school?

Quitman High School ranks 37^th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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