- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Quitman, AR
Quitman High School
Federal NCES profile for Quitman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051188000947
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quitman High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Quitman · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Quitman High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Quitman, AR.
School address
District: Quitman School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051188000947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Quitman High School grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 051188000947 · Quitman, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 16.2:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Quitman Elementary School (432 students)
Quitman High School grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Quitman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quitman Elemen
Quitman Elementary School
432 students
- This school
Quitman High School
308 students
- Quitman Middle
Quitman Middle School
210 students
What this shows Quitman High School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quitman High School compares
Quitman High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 48% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 73% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$10,511
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Quitman High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Quitman School District reports $10,511 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quitman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quitman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quitman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide high 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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quitman High School
How many students attend Quitman High School?
Quitman High School has 308 students enrolled. It is a high school in Quitman, AR. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quitman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quitman High School is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quitman High School?
30.8% of students at Quitman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quitman High School?
The largest demographic group at Quitman High School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Quitman, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quitman High School?
Quitman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
How does Quitman High School rank among public schools in Quitman?
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Quitman, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Quitman School District?
Besides Quitman High School, Quitman School District also operates Quitman Elementary School (432 students) and Quitman Middle School (210 students). See the Quitman School District district page for the complete list.