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Putnam County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,938 students in Putnam County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Putnam County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
2,938 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
232 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Putnam County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Graduation Rate
88%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
18%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
36%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
41%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,465 is higher than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,896 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$59 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,465
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,896
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Putnam County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
162 Old Glenwood Springs Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5141
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5141
Gr: PK-2 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Putnam County School District?
Putnam County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,938 students.
What is the rank of Putnam County School District?
Putnam County School District is ranked #126 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County School District?
41% of Putnam County School District students are White, 36% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Putnam County School District?
Putnam County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Putnam County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,896 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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