Putnam County Middle School
Putnam County Middle School serves 641 students in grades 6-8.
Putnam County Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
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 grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 641 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Putnam County Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Putnam County Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. 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 Testing Rank | #1308 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 15% |
| Black | 36% | 37% |
| White | 46% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 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 middle school is Lake Oconee Charter (13.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Putnam County Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Eatonton Putnam County Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 30%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 737 students10
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 Math: 36% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 763 students10
5.4 miles
300 War Eagle Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-9971 5.4 9-12 763 - Greensboro Lake Oconee Charter Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-12 | 966 students10
13.9 miles
5800 Lake Oconee Pkwy
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 454-1562 13.9 PK-12 966 - Milledgeville Oak Hill Middle School Math: 16% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,141 student10
17.9 miles
356 Blandy Rd Nw
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 457-3370 17.9 6-8 1,141
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