Quitman Co School Dist

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Marks, Mississippi - 3 schools

An equity score of 72/100 ranks Quitman Co School Dist #22 of 146 districts in Mississippi (state average 51). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,846 per pupil, Quitman Co School Dist ranks #34 of 148 Mississippi districts by per-pupil spending (Mississippi districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

852
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,846
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Quitman Co School Dist operates 3 public schools serving 852 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Mississippi. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Quitman County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,846 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 148 Mississippi districts by per-pupil spending. See how Mississippi compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 24.5% local, 36.3% state, and 39.2% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 72/100, ranked #22 of 146 in Mississippi against a state average of 51, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 278.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.1% African American, 2.1% White, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Quitman County Elementary School, with a diversity index of 12.6/100.

Its largest campus is Quitman County Elementary School, enrolling 331 students (40% of the district's total enrollment).

Quitman County Elementary School accounts for 38.8% of all Quitman Co School Dist student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Quitman Co School Dist-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Quitman Co School Dist reports 100.0% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Quitman Co School Dist student-counselor ratio is 278:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Quitman Co School Dist is typically wider than the Quitman Co School Dist-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Quitman Co School Dist chronic absenteeism rate is 26.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Quitman Co School Dist is typically wider than the Quitman Co School Dist-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

39.2%
Federal
36.3%
State
24.5%
Local

Funding Equity

72
Equity Score
22 / 146
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Quitman Co School Dist.

White 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
African American 95.1%
Multiracial 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 9.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Quitman Co School Dist's schools, below the Mississippi average of 41.1.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Quitman County Elementary School 12.6
  2. 2 Quitman County Middle School 10.2
  3. 3 M. S. Palmer High School 5.7

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
278.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Quitman Co School Dist

School Enrollment
Quitman County Elementary School
331
Quitman County Middle School
265
M. S. Palmer High School
239

How Quitman Co School Dist Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Mississippi districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Amite County School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
East Tallahatchie Consol Sch Dist Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Philadelphia Public School Dist Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Kemper Co School Dist Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Newton Municipal School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Quitman Co School Dist's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Quitman Co School Dist?

Quitman Co School Dist has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 852 students.

How much does Quitman Co School Dist spend per student?

Quitman Co School Dist spends $14,846 per student. The district has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #22 in Mississippi.

What is the demographic composition of Quitman Co School Dist?

Quitman Co School Dist students are 95.1% African American, 2.1% White, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Quitman Co School Dist?

Quitman Co School Dist has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #22 out of 146 districts in Mississippi.