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Quitman County

Georgia · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in Quitman County clocks in around 309 students across 2 schools (1 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Quitman County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
309
-24 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
16%
was 23%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
78%
was 74%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
309
NCES CCD
Median income
$40,179
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
93.5%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
200 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
109 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Quitman County Public Schools
309 students · 1 district in Quitman County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Quitman County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
43%
Hispanic
1%
Black
53%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
16%
Hispanic
1%
Black
78%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
12.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
28.6%
civilian labor
Median age
58
14.0% under 18

Test scores in Quitman County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. Quitman County Elementary· 8.6%

See all 1 schools in Quitman County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Quitman County ElementaryGeorgetownElementaryPK-08200·
Quitman County High SchoolGeorgetownHigh09-12109·

Cities in Quitman County

Georgetown2 schools

About Quitman County

Quitman County is a rural-scale county of about 2,264 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system serves approximately 309 students across 2 schools.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $40,179 a year, about 12% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 36% lower than the Georgia median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Quitman County is built around 1 elementary school (200 students), and 1 high school (109).

Quitman County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 309 students across Quitman County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 7%: 333 students in SY 2017-18 versus 309 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 23% to 16%.

On this page, the community for Quitman County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Quitman County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Quitman County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 309.
How many high schools are in Quitman County?
Quitman County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 109 students.
How many elementary schools are in Quitman County?
Quitman County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 200 students.
What is the largest school district in Quitman County?
Quitman County Public Schools is the largest school district in Quitman County, serving approximately 309 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Quitman County?
Quitman County has roughly 2,264 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Quitman County?
Median household income in Quitman County is $40,179, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 9.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Quitman County?
Approximately 12.4% of adults 25 and older in Quitman County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Quitman County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 93.5% of students in Quitman County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Quitman County schools?
Across Quitman County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Quitman County?
Quitman County residents are approximately 43% White, 1% Hispanic, 53% Black, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data