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Quitman County Middle School

450 Humphrey Ave, P. O. Box 29
Marks, MS 38646
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 257 students in grades 5-8, Quitman County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Quitman County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Quitman County Middle School's student population of 257 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

Quitman County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quitman County Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#637 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25%
52%
28%
42%
30-34%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
97%
47%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quitman County Middle School's ranking?
Quitman County Middle School is ranked #637 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Quitman County Middle School?
257 students attend Quitman County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Quitman County Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quitman County Middle School?
Quitman County Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Quitman County Middle School offer ?
Quitman County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quitman County Middle School part of?
Quitman County Middle School is part of Quitman Co School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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