For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,542 students in Putnam County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, FL are Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School, Putnam Virtual Franchise and Interlachen Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Putnam County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crescent City Jr-sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Putnam County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
901 State Road 100
Florahome, FL 32140
(386) 659-1737
Florahome, FL 32140
(386) 659-1737
Gr: 7-12 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Putnam Virtual Franchise
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Interlachen Jr-sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
126 N State Rd 315
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2115
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2115
Gr: 7-12 | 1,068 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Mellon Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Mellon Road
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Crescent City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2201 S Us Highway 17
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1629
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1629
Gr: 7-12 | 994 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Palatka Jr - Sr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 Mellon Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0577
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0577
Gr: 7-12 | 1,606 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Putnam Edge High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 S 7th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 385-7292
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 385-7292
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternatives Unlimited High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1414 Bronson St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-4937
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-4937
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
140 N County Road 315
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2113
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2113
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
1100 S 18th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0569
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0569
Gr: 6 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
101 S Prospect St
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1360
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1360
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
301 Mellon Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
200 South 7th St Campbell Adm
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0635
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0635
Putnam County Exceptional Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
156 Horseman Club Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0530
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0530
Gr: 5-12
Putnam County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0200 S 7th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-051
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-051
Putnam Educational Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
141 Ferry Road
East Palatka, FL 32131
(904) 329-0599
East Palatka, FL 32131
(904) 329-0599
Gr: 4-12 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 62%
1100 N 19th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0588
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0588
Gr: 7-8 | 515 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, FL include Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School, Putnam Virtual Franchise and Interlachen Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Putnam County?
7 public high schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Putnam County include: Interlachen Jr-sr High School vs. Palatka Jr - Sr High School, Putnam Edge High School vs. Palatka Jr - Sr High School, Crescent City Jr-sr High School vs. Palatka Jr - Sr High School
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