Serving 630 students in grades 6-8, Putnam County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Putnam County Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Eatonton, GA, covering approximately 360.7 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 15.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Putnam County Middle School's student population of 630 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
630 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Putnam County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putnam County Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1097 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Putnam County Middle School's ranking?
Putnam County Middle School is ranked #1097 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Putnam County Middle School often compared to?
Putnam County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Putnam County Elementary School, Putnam County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Putnam County Middle School?
630 students attend Putnam County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Putnam County Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Putnam County Middle School?
Putnam County Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Putnam County Middle School offer ?
Putnam County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam County Middle School part of?
Putnam County Middle School is part of Putnam County School District.
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