Quitman County Schools & Education
Quitman County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
69.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
69.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,756
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#105
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Quitman County
Measured School Summary
Quitman County has midrange measured school signals (score: 43/100) with a graduation rate of 69.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Quitman County spends $9,756 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 19.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 32% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Quitman County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
2 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
43/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #105 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
69.0%
19.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,756
$2,351 above the state average
School coverage
2
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Quitman County has 2 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Quitman County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Quitman County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#105
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Quitman County
Elementary and high visible
317 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Quitman County is the largest listed district slice, with 2 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Quitman County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Quitman County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Georgia's Smallest School Landscape
Quitman County operates one of the smallest public school systems in the state, with only two schools serving 317 total students. The infrastructure consists of one elementary school serving PK-8 and one high school.
High Per-Pupil Spending in a Small District
The county spends a significant $9,756 per pupil, well above the state average, though graduation rates currently sit at 69.0%. This reflects the high cost of maintaining specialized services for a very small student population.
Intimate Learning in Quitman County
The single Quitman County district manages the entire local education program with no charter schools. The high school is particularly small, with only 107 students, allowing for high levels of individual attention.
Small-Town Feel for Every Student
Both schools are located in town settings, making them central community hubs. With an average school size of only 159 students, the education experience here is more intimate than almost anywhere else in the state.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Quitman County
Reported Enrollment
317
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Quitman County
Quitman County
2 Public Schools in Quitman County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman County Elementary | Record | Quitman County | Georgetown, 39854Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 210 |
| Quitman County High School | Record | Quitman County | Georgetown, 39854Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 107 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,756
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Quitman County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Quitman County, Georgia?
Quitman County operates one of the smallest public school systems in the state, with only two schools serving 317 total students. The infrastructure consists of one elementary school serving PK-8 and one high school.
How do schools in Quitman County perform academically?
The county spends a significant $9,756 per pupil, well above the state average, though graduation rates currently sit at 69.0%. This reflects the high cost of maintaining specialized services for a very small student population.
What are the major school districts in Quitman County, Georgia?
The single Quitman County district manages the entire local education program with no charter schools. The high school is particularly small, with only 107 students, allowing for high levels of individual attention.
What is the school experience like in Quitman County?
Both schools are located in town settings, making them central community hubs. With an average school size of only 159 students, the education experience here is more intimate than almost anywhere else in the state.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.