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Quitman County

Mississippi · Public K-12

Quitman County, Mississippi reports 4 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 5,774, with a mix of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Quitman County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
835
-214 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
2%
was 3%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
95%
was 97%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
835
NCES CCD
Median income
$32,412
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
1
331 students
Middle
1
265 students
High
2
239 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Quitman County School District
835 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
24%
Hispanic
0%
Black
74%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
2%
Hispanic
1%
Black
95%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
25.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
12.4%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.1% under 18

Test scores in Quitman County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.

See all 3 schools in Quitman County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Quitman County ElementaryLambertElementaryPK-04331·
Quitman County Middle SchoolMarksMiddle05-08265·
Madison Palmer High SchoolMarksHigh09-12239·
QUITMAN CO VOCATIONAL COMPLEXMarksHigh07-120·

Cities in Quitman County

Marks3 schoolsLambert1 school

About Quitman County

Quitman County is a compact Mississippi county of about 5,774 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 835 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $32,412, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 25% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 35% noticeably below the Mississippi median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Quitman County comprises 1 elementary school (331 students), 1 middle school (265), and 2 high schools (239).

Quitman County School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 835 students across Quitman County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Quitman County has shrank 20% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,049 students to 835.

On this page, the community for Quitman County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Quitman County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Quitman County, Mississippi, with a combined enrollment of about 835.
How many high schools are in Quitman County?
Quitman County, Mississippi has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 239 students.
How many middle schools are in Quitman County?
Quitman County, Mississippi has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 265 students.
How many elementary schools are in Quitman County?
Quitman County, Mississippi has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 331 students.
What is the largest school district in Quitman County?
Quitman County School District is the largest school district in Quitman County, serving approximately 835 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Quitman County?
Quitman County, Mississippi has a population of approximately 5,774, with a median age of 41. About 23.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Quitman County?
Median household income in Quitman County is $32,412, below the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 25.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Quitman County?
Approximately 17.1% 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 100.0% 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 Mississippi county average of 82.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Quitman County schools?
Across Quitman County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 19.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data