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Quitman city, AR

ZIP 72131 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 72131

K-12 nearby
7
Public
7
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 72131 (Quitman, AR) is associated with Guy-Perkins Schools (LEA 0507140) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 7 K-12 schools (7 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.7 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Hendrix College about 26.0 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Guy-Perkins Schools
LEA ID
0507140
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (37)

  • Hendrix College26.0 miles (41.9 km)4yr-private
  • Central Baptist College27.1 miles (43.6 km)4yr-private
  • University of Central Arkansas27.8 miles (44.8 km)4yr-public
  • Harding University28.6 miles (46.0 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe28.9 miles (46.5 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton34.8 miles (55.9 km)2yr-public
  • Lyon College40.4 miles (65.0 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville41.4 miles (66.7 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College44.2 miles (71.1 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Grantham45.1 miles (72.5 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas System Office45.1 miles (72.5 km)4yr-public
  • Shorter College45.6 miles (73.3 km)2yr-private
Show all 37 colleges & universities
  • Jackson Theological Seminary45.6 miles (73.4 km)4yr-private
  • Strayer University-Arkansas46.6 miles (74.9 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences46.6 miles (75.0 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas State University System46.6 miles (75.1 km)4yr-public
  • Ozarka College47.0 miles (75.6 km)2yr-public
  • Philander Smith University47.2 miles (76.0 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas Baptist College47.4 miles (76.3 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock48.6 miles (78.2 km)4yr-public
  • Baptist Health College Little Rock50.1 miles (80.6 km)2yr-private
  • Arkansas Tech University54.0 miles (87.0 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Newport58.3 miles (93.8 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Mountain Home63.5 miles (102.2 km)2yr-public
  • University of the Ozarks72.0 miles (115.9 km)4yr-private
  • North Arkansas College75.0 miles (120.7 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University Three Rivers80.1 miles (128.9 km)2yr-public
  • Champion Christian College80.5 miles (129.5 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff81.6 miles (131.3 km)4yr-public
  • National Park College81.7 miles (131.4 km)2yr-public
  • Southeast Arkansas College83.8 miles (134.9 km)2yr-public
  • East Arkansas Community College84.3 miles (135.7 km)2yr-public
  • Jefferson Regional School of Nursing84.9 miles (136.7 km)2yr-private
  • Williams Baptist University85.5 miles (137.6 km)4yr-private
  • Black River Technical College89.7 miles (144.4 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University89.8 miles (144.4 km)4yr-public
  • Missouri State University-West Plains92.6 miles (149.1 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
QUITMAN MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——3.1 miles (5.0 km)
QUITMAN HIGH SCHOOLpublic——3.1 miles (5.0 km)
QUITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——3.2 miles (5.1 km)
ROSE BUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——8.7 miles (14.0 km)
ROSE BUD HIGH SCHOOLpublic——8.7 miles (14.0 km)
GUY-PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.9 miles (15.9 km)
GUY-PERKINS HIGH SCHOOLpublic——9.9 miles (15.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72131

What school district is ZIP code 72131 in?
ZIP 72131 (Quitman, AR) maps to Guy-Perkins Schools (LEA ID 0507140) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 72131?
US5 lists 7 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 7 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 72131 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72131 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher18.7%
High school38.0%
Less than HS19.2%
School districtGuy-Perkins Schools