Summary:
The city of Marks, Mississippi is home to two schools: Quitman County Middle School and M.S. Palmer High School. Both schools serve students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While M.S. Palmer High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.4%, the academic performance at both schools is a concern, with Quitman County Middle School struggling with low test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels.
Quitman County Middle School has ranked between 159-210 out of 243-266 Mississippi middle schools in recent years, earning 1-2 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly below the state averages, ranging from 14.7% to 52.4% proficient. In contrast, M.S. Palmer High School has ranked between 83-138 out of 226-232 Mississippi high schools, earning 2-3 out of 5 stars. The high school's proficiency rates in Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History are mixed, with some above and some below the state averages.
Both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of 23.9%, which may be contributing to the low test scores, particularly at the middle school level. The data suggests that the Quitman County School District, which both schools are a part of, is struggling overall, ranking 64th out of 130 districts in Mississippi and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing the academic performance and attendance issues at these schools will be crucial for improving outcomes for the students in the Marks community.
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