For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 870 students in Quitman, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Quitman, AR are Quitman High School, Quitman Middle School and Quitman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quitman, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Quitman have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Quitman, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Quitman High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6275 Heber Springs W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Quitman Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6275 Heber Springs Rd W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: #33.
Quitman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6275 Heber Springs W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Quitman, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Quitman, AR include Quitman High School, Quitman Middle School and Quitman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Quitman?
3 public schools are located in Quitman.
What is the racial composition of students in Quitman?
Quitman public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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