High Schools in Quitman School District


Summary:

The Quitman School District in Mississippi is home to a single high school, Quitman High School, which serves grades 9-12. The district as a whole is ranked 93rd out of 130 districts in the state and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

Quitman High School has consistently performed below the state average on various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 154th and 199th out of 226-232 high schools in Mississippi over the past few years, and it is currently rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rate of 89.4% is slightly below the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% is significantly higher than the state average.

Academically, Quitman High School's test scores on the MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) exams are generally lower than the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 29.2% in English II to 63.1% in Algebra I. Additionally, the school serves a population with a high level of economic disadvantage, with 100% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This factor may contribute to the school's lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates. To improve educational outcomes for the students in the Quitman School District, targeted interventions and support to address these challenges will likely be necessary.

District Detail

 104 East Franklin Street
Quitman, MS 39355

 (601) 776-2186

SchoolDigger Rank:
93rd of 130 Mississippi districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-13
Students: 1,459

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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