- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marks, MS
Quitman County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Quitman County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280381000734
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quitman County Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 265
- students enrolled
Quitman County Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Quitman Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280381000734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Quitman County Middle School shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 280381000734 · Marks, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Quitman County Elementary School (331 students)
Quitman County Middle School shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Quitman County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quitman County
Quitman County Elementary School
331 students
- This school
Quitman County Middle School
265 students
- M. S. Palmer H
M. S. Palmer High School
239 students
What this shows Quitman County Middle School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quitman County Middle School compares
Quitman County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 51% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,846
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 94.7%
Two or More 2.6%
White 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Quitman County Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Quitman Co School Dist reports $14,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quitman County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| M. S. Palmer High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quitman County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quitman County Middle School
How many students attend Quitman County Middle School?
Quitman County Middle School has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marks, MS. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quitman County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quitman County Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quitman County Middle School?
100.0% of students at Quitman County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quitman County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Quitman County Middle School is African American at 94.7% of enrollment, in Marks, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quitman County Middle School?
Quitman County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Quitman Co School Dist?
Besides Quitman County Middle School, Quitman Co School Dist also operates Quitman County Elementary School (331 students) and M. S. Palmer High School (239 students). See the Quitman Co School Dist district page for the complete list.