For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,988 students in Eatonton, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 423 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Eatonton, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Eatonton, GA are Putnam County Middle School, Putnam County High School and Putnam County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eatonton, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Eatonton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Eatonton, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Putnam County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Sparta Hwy
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Putnam County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 War Eagle Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-9971
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-9971
Gr: 9-12 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Putnam County Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
314 S Washington Ave
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5312
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5312
Gr: 3-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
162 Old Glenwood Springs Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5141
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5141
Gr: PK-2 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Eatonton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Middle School Alternative Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
140 Sparta Hwy
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Putnam County Alternative Success (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
403 Alice Walker Dr
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-2670
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-2670
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Eatonton, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Eatonton, GA include Putnam County Middle School, Putnam County High School and Putnam County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Eatonton?
4 public schools are located in Eatonton.
What percentage of students in Eatonton go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Eatonton are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eatonton?
Eatonton public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Eatonton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Eatonton include: Putnam County Middle School vs. Putnam County Elementary School, Putnam County Elementary School vs. Putnam County Middle School, Putnam County Elementary School vs. Putnam County High School
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