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Quitman Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

984^th

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of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 21% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Quitman Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Quitman, Georgia, part of the Brooks County School District. Despite consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools over the past decade, with a current 1-star rating, Quitman Elementary faces significant challenges that have impacted its academic performance.

Academically, Quitman Elementary consistently underperforms the state and county averages on the Georgia Milestones assessments, with only 26.7% of 3rd graders, 19.3% of 4th graders, and 13.7% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 34.9%, 39.3%, and 43%, respectively. The school's math and science proficiency rates are also significantly lower than the state and county. Additionally, Quitman Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as North Brooks Elementary and schools in the Valdosta City and Lowndes County districts, it becomes clear that Quitman Elementary is an outlier in terms of academic performance. The persistent low performance and the school's location in a rural, low-income area may present unique challenges that have not been adequately addressed, suggesting the need for a comprehensive, targeted approach to improve student outcomes.

596

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,891

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2200 Moultrie Hwy
Quitman, GA 31643

(229) 588-2343

District: Brooks County

Students who attend Quitman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Brooks County Middle School
High:	Brooks County High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

57.0%

White:

22.8%

Hispanic:

14.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 19th percentile in 2015 → 21st in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (23% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (21st percentile)

!Science scores 22 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school23%

District avg27%

Georgia avg42%

984^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 21%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the Brooks County

191^st of 206Brooks County among Georgia districts

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

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	20.9	984 of 1238	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.2	1082 of 1248	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.3	910 of 1242	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.3	929 of 1244	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.2	958 of 1214	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	7.1	1199 of 1234	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	14.0	1061 of 1209	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	15.8	1034 of 1205	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	17.2	1036 of 1233	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	20.2	1004 of 1240	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	30.9	964 of 1231	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	45.2	801 of 1225	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	30.9	947 of 1201	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	37.4	872 of 1212	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	35.2	885 of 1183	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	18.9	1001 of 1133	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	22.8	966 of 1134	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	22.2	960 of 1125	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	25.0	915 of 1101	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics27%-18 vs state

Science22%-22 vs state

English Language Arts20%-19 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, June 24, 2023

My granddaughter just finished first grade at QES. She cried on the last day because she did not want school to end. Her reading and math skills at the end of first grade are where mine were in third grade. The school provided a two week Math/Science enrichment camp in which she participated. She loved every minute of the camp and among other achievements learned to multiply (typically third grade curriculum). At QES, every child is encouraged to reach their potential but none are compared to others. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Quitman Elementary School	Public	K-5	2200 Moultrie Hwy	Quitman	31643	Brooks County	Brooks County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 588-2343	596	44	13.4	100.0%	136 (22.8%)	340 (57.0%)	88 (14.8%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.9%)	20.9	984^th of 1238 public elementary schools	20.5%		16.2	1082^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	13.3%	98	26.7	19.3	13.7	37.8	28.9	14.7	22.1	$14,891	$2,105	$12,786
North Brooks Elementary School	Public	K-5	10295 Coffee Rd	Morven	31638	Brooks County	Brooks County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 588-2344	354	30	11.8	100.0%	172 (48.6%)	110 (31.1%)	45 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.3%)	34.9	755^th of 1238 public elementary schools	39.0%		28.5	879^th of 1248 public elementary schools	29.6%	124	18.2	39.7	24.6	38.2	39.7	24.6	39.3	$16,525	$1,730	$14,795
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2470 James Rd	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 245-2289	904	63	14.3	65.2%	528 (58.4%)	188 (20.8%)	101 (11.2%)	40 (4.4%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (4.8%)	88.4	145^th of 1238 public elementary schools	88.3%		85.1	177^th of 1248 public elementary schools	85.8%	32	52.1	53.8	64.0	73.1	68.8	63.3	71.9	$13,149	$437	$12,713
S.L. Mason Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	821 W Gordon St	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8525	881	59	15.0	98.0%	97 (11.0%)	597 (67.8%)	118 (13.4%)	16 (1.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (5.8%)	18.6	1018^th of 1238 public elementary schools	17.8%		18.6	1024^th of 1248 public elementary schools	17.9%	6	19.0	9.6	30.0	20.5	18.1	22.3	32.3	$13,248	$1,248	$12,000
Hahira Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	350 Claudia Dr	Hahira	31632	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 316-8600	782	57	13.7	66.4%	566 (72.4%)	101 (12.9%)	63 (8.1%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.5%)	90.8	124^th of 1238 public elementary schools	90.0%		90.5	129^th of 1248 public elementary schools	89.7%	5	49.6	51.0	65.6	79.8	77.0	71.1	80.5	$13,155	$431	$12,723
Clyattville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5386 Madison Hwy	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 316-8602	614	54	11.3		287 (46.7%)	137 (22.3%)	152 (24.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.5%)	73.2	294^th of 1238 public elementary schools	76.3%		80.7	223^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	82.1%	71	35.6	46.5	51.8	49.4	72.1	62.7	54.9	$15,426	$1,449	$13,977
Pinevale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	930 Lake Park Rd	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8535	565	39	14.4	96.3%	19 (3.4%)	485 (85.8%)	45 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)	12.6	1139^th of 1238 public elementary schools	8.0%		13.2	1135^th of 1248 public elementary schools	9.1%	4	9.9	14.7	22.2	22.2	13.2	18.1	22.5	$15,757	$2,870	$12,887
Sallas Mahone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3686 Lake Laurie Dr	Valdosta	31605	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8530	1,045	72	14.5	81.2%	130 (12.4%)	716 (68.5%)	108 (10.3%)	38 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.0%)	35.5	745^th of 1238 public elementary schools	39.8%		28.2	883^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	29.2%	138	27.3	28.1	30.0	41.0	38.9	29.3	36.0	$12,467	$793	$11,674
W.G. Nunn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1610 Lakeland Ave	Valdosta	31602	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8515	974	70	13.9	97.5%	43 (4.4%)	838 (86.0%)	60 (6.2%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.7%)	11.8	1148^th of 1238 public elementary schools	7.3%		17.4	1052^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	15.7%	96	7.4	19.1	19.5	8.8	25.0	22.0	15.4	$13,877	$1,876	$12,001
Dewar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3539 Mount Zion Church Rd	Valdosta	31605	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 219-1370	821	60	13.6	75.8%	272 (33.1%)	330 (40.2%)	119 (14.5%)	17 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (10.0%)	60.6	427^th of 1238 public elementary schools	65.5%		77.1	263^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	78.9%	164	36.8	42.9	35.0	46.2	59.7	46.1	51.5	$12,132	$573	$11,559

Frequently Asked Questions about Quitman Elementary School

How many students attend Quitman Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 596 students attended Quitman Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Quitman Elementary School?

Students at Quitman Elementary School are 57% African American, 23% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Quitman Elementary School in?

Brooks County

Is Quitman Elementary School a good school?

Quitman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.5% of Georgia elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Quitman Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Quitman Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brooks County Middle School
High : Brooks County High School

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