Quitman County High School

Quitman County High School is a small rural high school in Georgetown, GA, serving about 109 students in grades 9-12 within the Quitman County district. The school has received a 0-star rating and ranks in the 5th percentile statewide, with a student body where roughly 82% qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Academically, the school faces significant challenges. In the most recent testing cycle, only 11.1% of students scored proficient in Biology (compared to 47.2% statewide) and just 6.1% in U.S. History (versus 38.5% statewide). Algebra I proficiency has hovered between 5-10% over the past three years. These scores are well below those of the nearby Randolph Clay High School, which posted 30.2% proficiency in Algebra I and 27.3% in Biology. Note that English Language Arts scores are not yet available for this release; they will be published in December.

Despite the academic struggles, there are notable bright spots. The school achieved a 100% graduation rate in 2024-2025, up from 88.5% the prior year and now exceeding the state average of 87.2%. Chronic absenteeism has also plummeted from a concerning 60% in 2021-2022 to just 10.2% in 2025-2026 — now better than the state average of 17.7% and comparable to Randolph Clay's 8.1%. The school spends $18,172 per student, well above the state norm, and maintains a favorable 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. While the graduation and attendance improvements are encouraging, the persistent proficiency gaps suggest the next step is translating these gains into stronger classroom outcomes. The foundation is there, but targeted instructional support will be key to closing the academic divide.