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Best Eatonton Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 34% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Putnam County Middle School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
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140 Sparta Hwy
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%)
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300 War Eagle Rd
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%)
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314 S Washington Ave
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5312

Gr: 3-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: n/an/a

Putnam County Primary School

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162 Old Glenwood Springs Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5141

Gr: PK-2 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

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Eatonton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Middle School Alternative Program (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

140 Sparta Hwy
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547

Putnam County Alternative Success (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

403 Alice Walker Dr
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?