- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Quitman, MS
Quitman High School
Federal NCES profile for Quitman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280378000725
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quitman High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Quitman · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Quitman High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Quitman, MS.
School address
District: Quitman School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280378000725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Quitman High School held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 280378000725 · Quitman, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 15.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Quitman Lower Elementary School (407 students)
Quitman High School held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Quitman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Quitman High School
437 students
- Quitman Lower
Quitman Lower Elementary School
407 students
- Quitman Upper
Quitman Upper Elementary School
327 students
- Quitman Jr Hig
Quitman Jr High School
288 students
What this shows Quitman High School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quitman High School compares
Quitman High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.0%
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
$13,032
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 65.2%
White 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Quitman High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Quitman School Dist reports $13,032 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 Lower Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quitman Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quitman Jr High 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
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quitman High School
How many students attend Quitman High School?
Quitman High School has 437 students enrolled. It is a high school in Quitman, MS. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quitman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quitman High School is 15.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quitman High School?
100.0% of students at Quitman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quitman High School?
The largest demographic group at Quitman High School is African American at 65.2% of enrollment, in Quitman, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quitman High School?
Quitman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 #4 of 4 public schools in Quitman, MS. 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 Dist?
Besides Quitman High School, Quitman School Dist also operates Quitman Lower Elementary School (407 students), Quitman Upper Elementary School (327 students), and Quitman Jr High School (288 students). See the Quitman School Dist district page for the complete list.