For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,968 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 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Eatonton, GA are Putnam County Elementary School, Putnam County Middle School and Putnam County High 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 33% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Eatonton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Eatonton, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Putnam County Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
314 S Washington Ave
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5312
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5312
Grades: 3-5
| 618 students
Rank: #22.
Putnam County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Sparta Hwy
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Grades: 6-8
| 731 students
Rank: #33.
Putnam County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 War Eagle Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-9971
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-9971
Grades: 9-12
| 860 students
Rank: n/an/a
162 Old Glenwood Springs Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5141
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5141
Grades: PK-2
| 759 students
Eatonton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Middle School Alternative Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
140 Sparta Hwy
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Putnam County Alternative Success (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
403 Alice Walker Dr
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-2670
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-2670
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Eatonton, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Eatonton, GA include Putnam County Elementary School, Putnam County Middle School and Putnam County High School.
How many public schools are located in Eatonton, GA?
4 public schools are located in Eatonton, GA.
What percentage of students in Eatonton, GA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Eatonton, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eatonton, GA?
Eatonton, GA public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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