Putnam County Middle School
Tel:
(706)485-8547
- Putnam County Middle School serves 641 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Putnam County Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Putnam County Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Putnam County Middle School's student population of 641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 641 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Putnam County Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,185 schools in Georgia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Putnam County Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #900 out of 2185 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 16% |
| Black | 36% | 37% |
| White | 47% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Putnam County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Putnam County Middle School is Putnam County High School (5.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Putnam County Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Eatonton Putnam County Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 737 students
1.6 miles
314 S Washington Ave
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706)485-5312 1.6 3-5 737 - Eatonton Putnam County Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 797 students
2.4 miles
162 Old Glenwood Springs Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706)485-5141 2.4 PK-2 797 - Eatonton Putnam County High School Grades: 9-12 | 763 students
5.4 miles
300 War Eagle Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706)485-9971 5.4 9-12 763 - Greensboro Lake Oconee Charter Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 966 students
13.9 miles
5800 Lake Oconee Pkwy
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706)454-1562 13.9 PK-12 966
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