For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 870 students in Quitman, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Quitman, AR are Quitman Middle School, Quitman Elementary School and Quitman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quitman, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Quitman have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Quitman, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quitman Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6275 Heber Springs Rd W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Quitman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6275 Heber Springs W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Quitman High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6275 Heber Springs W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Quitman, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Quitman, AR include Quitman Middle School, Quitman Elementary School and Quitman High School.
How many public schools are located in Quitman?
3 public schools are located in Quitman.
What is the racial composition of students in Quitman?
Quitman public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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