Quitman Junior High School

Quitman School District
501 W. Lynda Street
Quitman, MS 39355
288 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Quitman Junior High School, located at 501 W. Lynda Street in Quitman, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Quitman School District. Dedicated to the development of students during their critical middle-grade years, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. The faculty and staff strive to foster an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, helping students navigate the transitions of adolescence while building a strong foundation for future success.

The school is committed to the district’s mission of empowering students through comprehensive learning opportunities, extracurricular engagement, and a supportive community atmosphere. By providing a structured curriculum and access to modern educational resources, Quitman Junior High aims to equip its students with the skills, discipline, and character necessary to excel as they prepare for the challenges of secondary education and beyond. For parents and community members, the school remains a focal point for student development and academic achievement within the Quitman area.
288
Total Students
14.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    159 (55.2%)
  • White
    124 (43.1%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.0%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Quitman School District
Phone: (601)776-1288
Website: http://www.quitmanschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 201
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 94
Grade 7 98
Grade 8 96
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Enterprise Middle School
Enterprise
268 Students
105 SHORT STREET
ENTERPRISE, MS 39330 (9.1 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th