For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 637 students in Eatonton, GA.
The top ranked public middle school in Eatonton, GA is Putnam County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eatonton, GA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Eatonton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Eatonton, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Putnam County Middle School
(Math: 39% | 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
| 637 students
Eatonton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Middle School Alternative Program (Closed 2023)
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 middle schools in Eatonton, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Eatonton, GA include Putnam County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Eatonton?
1 public middle schools are located in Eatonton.
What is the racial composition of students in Eatonton?
Eatonton public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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