Top Rankings
Putnam County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,988 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 36% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
2,988 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
237 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Putnam County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#119 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,918 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
85,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
506 Students
327,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
19%
# Black Students
1,056 Students
632,133 Students
% Black Students
35%
36%
# White Students
1,277 Students
612,293 Students
% White Students
43%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,734 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
132 Students
84,151 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
177
50,489
# Students in K Grade:
231
118,882
# Students in 1st Grade:
189
124,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
201
128,523
# Students in 3rd Grade:
192
125,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
127,364
# Students in 5th Grade:
213
128,693
# Students in 6th Grade:
215
129,323
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
131,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
216
133,602
# Students in 9th Grade:
275
153,942
# Students in 10th Grade:
269
144,127
# Students in 11th Grade:
204
131,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
199
119,291
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,545 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,076 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,545
$14,305
Spending / Student
$15,076
$13,431
Best Putnam County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Putnam County Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Sparta Hwy
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Putnam County Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 S Washington Ave
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5312
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5312
Grades: 3-5
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Putnam County High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 War Eagle Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-9971
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-9971
Grades: 9-12
| 947 students
Rank: n/an/a
162 Old Glenwood Springs Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5141
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5141
Grades: PK-2
| 798 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Putnam County School District?
Putnam County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,988 students.
What is the rank of Putnam County School District?
Putnam County School District is ranked #121 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County School District?
43% of Putnam County School District students are White, 35% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
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 $15,076 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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