For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 154 students in Quitman County, MS (there are 4 public schools, serving 820 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Quitman County, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
Private Schools in Quitman County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Overview
This County (Quitman County)
This State (MS)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
154 Students
55,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
18 Teachers
4,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
12 Students
5,464 Students
% Black Students
8%
9%
# White Students
106 Students
41,482 Students
% White Students
69%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
35 Students
9,394 Students
% of Others Students
23%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Quitman County, MS?
1 private schools are located in Quitman County, MS.
What percentage of students in Quitman County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Quitman County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
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