- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Quitman, MS
Quitman Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Quitman Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280378000723
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quitman Jr High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Quitman · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Quitman Jr High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman Jr High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Quitman, MS.
School address
District: Quitman School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280378000723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Quitman Jr High School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 280378000723 · Quitman, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 12:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Quitman High School (437 students)
Quitman Jr High School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Quitman Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quitman High S
Quitman High School
437 students
- Quitman Lower
Quitman Lower Elementary School
407 students
- Quitman Upper
Quitman Upper Elementary School
327 students
- This school
Quitman Jr High School
288 students
What this shows Quitman Jr High School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quitman Jr High School compares
Quitman Jr High 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
288
Bigger than 31% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
174
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 60.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 99.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 55.2%
White 43.1%
Two or More 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Quitman Jr High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quitman Lower Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quitman Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quitman Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quitman Jr High School
How many students attend Quitman Jr High School?
Quitman Jr High School has 288 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Quitman, MS. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quitman Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quitman Jr High School is 12:1, which is 10% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quitman Jr High School?
100.0% of students at Quitman Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quitman Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Quitman Jr High School is African American at 55.2% of enrollment, in Quitman, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quitman Jr High School?
Quitman Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Jr High School rank among public schools in Quitman?
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman Jr High School ranks #2 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 Jr High School, Quitman School Dist also operates Quitman High School (437 students), Quitman Lower Elementary School (407 students), and Quitman Upper Elementary School (327 students). See the Quitman School Dist district page for the complete list.