At a glance
Reported students
437
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
27:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi high enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
307.5
Quitman High School: 437 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
27:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 468
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about Quitman High School
Quitman High School is a public high school serving grades 09–13 in Quitman. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Quitman School District. NCES reports 437 students for 2024–25.
Among 291 high schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 367 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 27:1, above the Mississippi median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (65.2%) and White (33.6%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Quitman High School
- 1How do the reported 27:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.6%
- Hispanic0.7%
- Black65.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Quitman School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
CLARKE CO CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CTR
High · Grades 08–12
0 reported students
Quitman Lower Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
407 reported students
Quitman Upper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
327 reported students
Quitman Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
288 reported students
QUITMAN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Other · Grades 01–12
0 reported students