Serving 192 students in grades 9-12, Putnam Co. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Putnam Co. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Putnam Co. High School's student population of 192 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Putnam Co. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putnam Co. High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 2092 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
95%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Putnam Co. High School's ranking?
Putnam Co. High School is ranked #137 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Putnam Co. High School?
The graduation rate of Putnam Co. High School is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Putnam Co. High School?
192 students attend Putnam Co. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Putnam Co. High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam Co. High School?
Putnam Co. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Putnam Co. High School offer ?
Putnam Co. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Putnam Co. High School part of?
Putnam Co. High School is part of Putnam County R-I School District.
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