Putnam

The Putnam school district in Florida consists of 16 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district as a whole is ranked 58 out of 67 in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in student performance and outcomes.

Within the district, there are some standout schools that are performing significantly better than the average. Q.I. Roberts Junior - Senior High School is ranked 90 out of 844 Florida high schools and rated 4 stars out of 5, with a 89.7% four-year graduation rate and impressive test scores that exceed the district and state averages. Similarly, The Children's Reading Center, a public charter elementary school, is ranked 166 out of 2,258 Florida elementary schools and rated 5 stars out of 5, with exceptional test scores.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The free and reduced lunch rate across the schools ranges from 40.81% to 86.84%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While spending per student varies widely, from $517 at the Putnam Virtual Franchise to $38,717 at the Mellon Learning Center, the higher spending does not necessarily translate to better outcomes, as some of the lower-spending schools still outperform the district average.