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Putnam County Middle School

Q: Is Putnam County Middle School a good school?

Putnam County Middle School ranks 256 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

256^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 56% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Putnam County Middle School is a public middle school serving 637 students in grades 6-8 in Eatonton, Georgia. The school is part of the Putnam County School District, which is ranked 106 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Putnam County Middle School has consistently outperformed the Putnam County and Georgia state averages in several key test score metrics, including Algebra I End of Course, 8th Grade Science, and 8th Grade Social Studies. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to nearby schools. This suggests Putnam County Middle School is a relatively strong performer in the area, despite facing significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by its high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

When compared to nearby schools, Morgan County Middle School has higher test scores and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating stronger academic performance. In contrast, Anita White Carson Middle School and Oak Hill Middle School have significantly lower test scores and 1-star ratings, suggesting they are lower-performing schools. Jasper County Middle School has test scores that are generally lower than Putnam County Middle School, but higher than the other nearby schools.

630

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,472

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

140 Sparta Hwy
Eatonton, GA 31024

(706) 485-8547

District: Putnam County

Students who attend Putnam County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Putnam County High School

Feeder schools for Putnam County Middle School:

Elementary:	Putnam County Elementary School
	Putnam County Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.3%

African American:

34.6%

Hispanic:

21.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 46th percentile in 2015 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Georgia median (56th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg38%

Georgia avg40%

256^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 10 pts since 2015

From bottom 46% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

106^th of 206Putnam County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	51.1	256 of 584	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.0	259 of 588	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.4	290 of 577	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.0	263 of 567	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.2	282 of 542	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.6	411 of 559	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	46.0	285 of 543	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	49.3	267 of 539	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.2	197 of 545	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	44.5	288 of 537	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	73.0	115 of 521	77.9%	★★★★☆
2013	70.4	144 of 527	72.7%	★★★★☆
2012	68.5	152 of 508	70.1%	★★★★☆
2011	52.8	270 of 504	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I79%+34 vs state

Social Studies52%+13 vs state

Science47%+18 vs state

Mathematics38%-4 vs state

English Language Arts31%-10 vs state

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Schools Near Putnam County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)				Milestones Assessment Science (2025)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Putnam County Middle School	Public	6-8	140 Sparta Hwy	Eatonton	31024	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 485-8547	630	53	12.0	100.0%	260 (41.3%)	218 (34.6%)	135 (21.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	51.1	256^th of 584 public middle schools	56.2%		53	259^th of 588 public middle schools	56.0%	3	78.6		27.9	28.6	35.7		24.5	29.8	59.5		47.3	51.8	$15,472	$1,369	$14,102
Oak Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	356 Blandy Rd NW	Milledgeville	31061	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 457-3370	974	70	13.8	100.0%	213 (21.9%)	635 (65.2%)	58 (6.0%)	11 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (5.6%)	25.1	438^th of 584 public middle schools	25.0%		17	501^st of 588 public middle schools	14.8%	63	44.4		30.5	19.7	29.5		24.2	14.1	25.1		17.6	20.4	$12,742	$1,153	$11,590
Jasper County Middle School	Public	6-8	1289 College St	Monticello	31064	Jasper County	Jasper County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 468-2227	647	49	13.2	91.5%	442 (68.3%)	108 (16.7%)	61 (9.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.4%)	37.1	361^st of 584 public middle schools	38.2%		37	360^th of 588 public middle schools	38.8%	1	96.0		27.1	32.1	28.8		27.6	28.6	44.1		18.5	30.6	$13,415	$512	$12,902
Morgan County Middle School	Public	6-8	1201 College Drive	Madison	30650	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	No	(706) 752-4800	749	60	12.5	48.2%	508 (67.8%)	141 (18.8%)	60 (8.0%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.5%)	63.7	183^rd of 584 public middle schools	68.7%		69.4	153^rd of 588 public middle schools	74.0%	30	100.0		41.9	45.8	41.9		42.3	49.8	66.9		23.4	33.5	$14,469	$557	$13,912
Anita White Carson Middle School	Public	5-8	1010 S Main St	Greensboro	30642	Greene County	Greene County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 453-3308	388	36	10.8	100.0%	34 (8.8%)	243 (62.6%)	87 (22.4%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.9%)	20.5	464^th of 584 public middle schools	20.5%		16	510^th of 588 public middle schools	13.3%	46		40.0	24.5	22.6	25.9	36.8	18.6	18.3	18.8	30.5	17.6	9.4	$20,494	$1,555	$18,939

Frequently Asked Questions about Putnam County Middle School

What district is Putnam County Middle School in?

Putnam County

What high school do graduates of Putnam County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Putnam County Middle School usually go on to attend Putnam County High School

How many students attend Putnam County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 630 students attended Putnam County Middle School.

Is Putnam County Middle School a good school?

Putnam County Middle School ranks 256^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Putnam County Middle School?

Students at Putnam County Middle School are 41% White, 35% African American, 21% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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