Serving 695 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Quitman High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quitman High School's student population of 695 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
695 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Quitman High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quitman High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#381 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
10%
42%
White
85%
41%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quitman High School's ranking?
Quitman High School is ranked #381 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Quitman High School often compared to?
Quitman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weston High School, Jonesboro-hodge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quitman High School?
The graduation rate of Quitman High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Quitman High School?
695 students attend Quitman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Quitman High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Quitman High School offer ?
Quitman High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quitman High School part of?
Quitman High School is part of Jackson Parish School District.
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