Serving 491 students in grades 9-12, Quitman High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quitman High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quitman High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quitman High School?
The graduation rate of Quitman High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Quitman High School?
491 students attend Quitman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Quitman High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quitman High School?
Quitman High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Quitman High School offer ?
Quitman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Quitman High School part of?
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