With a multitude of state championships having been won in several sports over the past couple of years, Quitman High School has grown to be recognized as having one of the best all-around athletic programs in the state. 

Now you can add their academic program to the list as well. 

Recently, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released School and District Performance Scores for the 2024-2025 school year, and for the first time since Louisiana adopted the letter-grade accountability system, Quitman High School has earned an A School Performance Score, becoming the first school in Jackson Parish history to achieve such a milestone.

On Thursday, November 20th, Jackson Parish School District Superintendent William “Billy” Carter returned to his roots as a former QHS coach and principal to help celebrate the joyous occasion with Principal Chris Cavin, faculty, and student body. 

“Achieving an A is a tremendous honor,” Carter said. “Our students, teachers, support staff, and families have worked together to create a culture focused on learning, resilience, and high expectations. This grade belongs to all of us.”

While the recognition is worth celebrating, Principal Chris Cavin emphasized that Quitman’s work is far from finished.

“This is a major step forward, but it is not the finish line,” he said. “Our goal is to maintain this level of excellence year after year. That means continuing to push ourselves, support one another, and strive for improvement in every classroom.”

The school’s performance score is based on statewide assessments, student progress measures, graduation outcomes, and other indicators of academic success. The new rating places Quitman among the highest-performing schools in the region.

Cavin extended his gratitude to the Jackson Parish community for its support:
“We are proud of this achievement and thankful for a community that believes in its school. With continued teamwork and dedication, Quitman can remain a place where students thrive.”