Public schools in Quitman, MS
6 open public schools with an address in Quitman, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,459
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
27:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Quitman public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Quitman, MS: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,459 students, an average of 243 per school. The largest campus is Quitman High School (437 students), and the largest elementary school is Quitman Lower Elementary (407).
Every listed school belongs to Quitman School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 27:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 79% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Quitman
Elementary schools in Quitman
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman Lower Elementary Quitman School District | PK–02 | 407 | 38.6:1 | |
| Quitman Upper Elementary School Quitman School District | 03–05 | 327 | — |
Middle schools in Quitman
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman Junior High School Quitman School District | 06–08 | 288 | 19.8:1 |
High schools in Quitman
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Co Career & Technology Ctr Quitman School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Quitman High School Quitman School District | 09–13 | 437 | 27:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Quitman
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman Alternative School Quitman School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.6%
- Hispanic0.5%
- Black57.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Quitman schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,459 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Quitman
How many public schools are in Quitman, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Quitman: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,459 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Quitman?
All listed public schools with an address in Quitman belong to Quitman School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Quitman?
Quitman High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Quitman, with 437 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Quitman?
No school with an address in Quitman is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Quitman schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Quitman public schools is 27:1, higher than the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Quitman guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities