Top 3 Best Putnam County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,968 students in Putnam County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 423 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Putnam County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Putnam County, 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.
Putnam County, 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 Putnam County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Putnam County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Putnam County Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
314 S Washington Ave
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5312
Grades: 3-5
| 618 students
Rank: #22.
Putnam County Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
140 Sparta Hwy
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Grades: 6-8
| 731 students
Rank: #33.
Putnam County High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 War Eagle Rd
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
Grades: PK-2
| 759 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Putnam County, GA

Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
140 Sparta Hwy
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
403 Alice Walker Dr
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-2670
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Putnam County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Putnam County, GA include Putnam County Elementary School, Putnam County Middle School and Putnam County High School.
How many public schools are located in Putnam County, GA?
4 public schools are located in Putnam County, GA.
What percentage of students in Putnam County, GA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Putnam County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County, GA?
Putnam County, 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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