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 Mellon Learning Center. 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 32% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), 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 88%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Q.i. Roberts 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 State Road 100
Florahome, FL 32140
(386) 659-1737
Florahome, FL 32140
(386) 659-1737
Grades: 7-12
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Putnam Virtual Franchise
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: #33.
Mellon Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Mellon Road
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Grades: PK-12
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Interlachen Jr-sr High School
(Math: 29% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 1,068 students
Rank: #55.
Palatka Jr - Sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 Mellon Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0577
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0577
Grades: 7-12
| 1,606 students
Rank: #66.
Crescent City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 S Us Highway 17
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1629
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1629
Grades: 7-12
| 994 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternatives Unlimited High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1414 Bronson St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-4937
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-4937
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
140 N County Road 315
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2113
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2113
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
1100 S 18th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0569
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0569
Grades: 6
| 340 students
101 S Prospect St
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1360
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1360
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
301 Mellon Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
200 South 7th St Campbell Adm
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0635
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0635
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Putnam Educational Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
141 Ferry Road
East Palatka, FL 32131
(904) 329-0599
East Palatka, FL 32131
(904) 329-0599
Grades: 4-12
| 68 students
1100 N 19th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0588
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0588
Grades: 7-8
| 515 students
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 Mellon Learning Center.
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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