For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 491 students in Quitman, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Quitman, MS is Quitman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quitman, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Quitman have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Quitman, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Quitman High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Quitman, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quitman High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 South Jackson Ave.
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-3341
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-3341
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clarke Co Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
910 North Archusa Ave.
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-5219
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-5219
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Quitman Alternative School
Alternative School
204 South Jackson Ave
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Quitman, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Quitman, MS include Quitman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Quitman?
3 public high schools are located in Quitman.
What is the racial composition of students in Quitman?
Quitman public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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