Quitman County Schools & Education
Quitman County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,728
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#1
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Quitman County
Measured School Summary
Quitman County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,728 per pupil, Quitman County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 137% above the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 9.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% 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
4 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
64/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #1 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
9.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,728
$774 above the state average
School coverage
4
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 4 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
#1
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 37 points above 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 CO SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
852 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
QUITMAN CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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, Mississippi
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.
Small-Scale Education with a Unified District
Quitman County operates four public schools under a single district, serving a total of 852 students. The landscape consists of one elementary school, one middle school, and two high schools.
One District Driving High Academic Success
The Quitman County School District oversees all 852 students and four schools in the area. There are no charter schools, meaning all local public students benefit from the district's centralized resources.
Intimate Classrooms in a Rural Setting
Education here feels personal, with an average school size of just 284 students. Quitman County Elementary is the largest facility with 365 students, while M. S. Palmer High School serves 215 students in a small-town atmosphere.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Quitman County
Reported Enrollment
852
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Quitman County
QUITMAN CO SCHOOL DIST
4 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUITMAN COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | QUITMAN CO SCHOOL DIST | LAMBERT, 38643Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 365 |
| QUITMAN COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | QUITMAN CO SCHOOL DIST | MARKS, 38646Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 272 |
| M. S. PALMER HIGH SCHOOL | Record | QUITMAN CO SCHOOL DIST | MARKS, 38646Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 215 |
| QUITMAN CO VOCATIONAL COMPLEX | Record | QUITMAN CO SCHOOL DIST | MARKS, 38646Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | Vocational | 0 |
QUITMAN COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
QUITMAN CO SCHOOL DIST
LAMBERT, 38643 / Town: Remote
QUITMAN COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
QUITMAN CO SCHOOL DIST
MARKS, 38646 / Town: Remote
M. S. PALMER HIGH SCHOOL
QUITMAN CO SCHOOL DIST
MARKS, 38646 / Rural: Fringe
QUITMAN CO VOCATIONAL COMPLEX
QUITMAN CO SCHOOL DIST
MARKS, 38646 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,728
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Quitman County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Quitman County, Mississippi?
Quitman County operates four public schools under a single district, serving a total of 852 students. The landscape consists of one elementary school, one middle school, and two high schools.
What are the major school districts in Quitman County, Mississippi?
The Quitman County School District oversees all 852 students and four schools in the area. There are no charter schools, meaning all local public students benefit from the district's centralized resources.
What is the school experience like in Quitman County?
Education here feels personal, with an average school size of just 284 students. Quitman County Elementary is the largest facility with 365 students, while M. S. Palmer High School serves 215 students in a small-town atmosphere.
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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.