Summary:
Zip code 71268 is home to a single school, Quitman High School, a Pre-K through 12th grade alternative school serving 695 students within the Jackson Parish school district.
Quitman High School stands out as a high-performing institution that consistently exceeds both its district and state averages across nearly every academic metric. The school boasts a remarkable 92.5% graduation rate and an extraordinary 0.0% dropout rate, far surpassing the state averages of 85% and 3.1%, respectively. In core subjects, the school achieves 66% proficiency in mathematics and 70% in English Language Arts, outperforming the district (56% and 60%) and matching or exceeding the state. Its performance on high-stakes End-of-Course exams is particularly impressive, with 88% of students proficient in English I and 80% in Algebra I—scores that are significantly higher than the state averages of 66% and 65%. The school also maintains a lower chronic absenteeism rate (19.3%) than the district (21.1%) and state (22.5%), with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.
While Quitman High School excels in math and English, social studies is a relative area for growth, with overall proficiency (54%) just below the state average (55%). The school serves a community where 42.16% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a moderate level of economic disadvantage. Despite being part of a 2-star district ranked 62nd out of 116 in Louisiana, the school’s consistent high performance across all grade levels—from strong 4th grade scores (72% in both math and social studies) to standout 7th grade math (75%)—suggests effective local leadership and a vertically-aligned curriculum that keeps students engaged and on track for success.
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