Summary:
Zip code 32140, serving the Florahome area, is home to a single school, Q.I. Roberts Junior - Senior High School, which educates students in grades 7 through 12 as part of the Putnam County school district.
Despite being the only school in the area, Q.I. Roberts stands out as a remarkable academic performer. It has earned a 5-star rating for the 2025-2026 school year, ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide. This is especially notable because the Putnam district itself is ranked 62nd out of 70 districts in Florida (a 1-star rating). The school achieves exceptional proficiency rates across all subjects, including 97% in Algebra 1, 94% in Civics, and 94% in 10th Grade ELA, all far exceeding both district and state averages. It also boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate. However, a key concern is a chronic absenteeism rate of 42.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average of 31.4%.
This creates an interesting paradox: the school achieves elite results despite high absenteeism and a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 20.6:1. With per-student spending at $11,161, the school is clearly maximizing its resources through effective internal practices. The school is also on an upward trajectory, improving from a 4-star to a 5-star rating in just one year. For parents, Q.I. Roberts represents a "diamond in the rough"—a high-performing school within a low-performing district, offering consistent, broad-based academic excellence that warrants a closer look despite the absenteeism concern.
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