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Putnam County Middle School

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Putnam County Middle School ranks 291 st of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

291^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 50% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Putnam County Middle School in Eatonton, GA, serves approximately 630 students in grades 6–8 and sits about 75 miles southeast of Atlanta within the Putnam County district.

The most striking feature of this school is its exceptional performance in advanced coursework. In the most recent testing year, 94.4% of students taking the high school-level Algebra I End of Course exam scored proficient or better—nearly double the state average of 48.1% and far above the district's 77.2%. This pattern has held for years, with proficiency rates ranging from 78% to 97% while state averages stayed near 44%. The school also shines in high school Physical Science, with 69.8% of 8th graders scoring proficient versus 60.9% statewide. These results are particularly notable given that 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school also keeps chronic absenteeism (17.2%) slightly below the state average (17.7%), and its English Language Learner students rank in the 55th percentile statewide—the strongest subgroup performance at the school.

However, grade-level coursework tells a more mixed story. While 6th grade math (43.4% proficient) and 8th grade math (47.5%) are near state averages, 7th grade math (23.7% vs. 42% statewide) and 8th grade science (19% vs. 29.7%) trail significantly. Compared to nearby schools, Putnam County outperforms Oak Hill Middle School in Milledgeville (whose Algebra I proficiency is just 25.4%) and Anita White Carson Middle School in Greensboro across nearly every subject. It also edges out Jasper County Middle School in most grade-level subjects while both schools show similarly strong Algebra I results. Morgan County Middle School in Madison remains the regional leader overall, but Putnam County achieves comparable Algebra I outcomes while serving a far more economically disadvantaged population. The school's overall ranking sits at the 50th percentile statewide—a reflection of its "two-tier" profile: elite advanced coursework alongside below-average standard classes. Note that Georgia's current test release does not include English Language Arts scores; those results arrive in December.

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: Declining — 64th percentile in 2016 → 50th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (38% vs 43% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school38%

District avg40%

Georgia avg43%

291^st of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 14 pts since 2016

From top 36% (2016) to top 50% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

80^th of 202Putnam 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	45.4	291 of 578	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	51.1	256 of 585	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.0	258 of 578	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.4	290 of 569	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.0	261 of 558	53.2%	★★★☆☆
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%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	36.8	284 of 480	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.6	211 of 494	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.5	220 of 489	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.1	248 of 485	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.0	233 of 482	51.7%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	42.7	75 of 166	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	27.3	173 of 199	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	44.5	70 of 157	55.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	42.0	296 of 550	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.6	264 of 567	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.2	235 of 558	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.4	264 of 553	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.5	246 of 544	54.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	41.1	207 of 374	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	53.9	153 of 400	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.6	130 of 381	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.2	140 of 380	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.7	78 of 367	78.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	45.9	280 of 550	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	51.4	251 of 569	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.4	253 of 561	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.4	306 of 559	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.4	270 of 553	51.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	30.9	287 of 425	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	70.5	78 of 442	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	69.4	87 of 437	80.1%	★★★★☆
2023	63.7	92 of 429	78.6%	★★★★☆
2022	44.4	203 of 431	52.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	43.0	232 of 404	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.0	232 of 415	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.1	247 of 417	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.8	287 of 429	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.2	263 of 425	38.1%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)55th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)49th percentile~ school

Female (2026)46th percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2026)45th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)43rd percentile-7 vs school

African American (2026)41st percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2026)32nd percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I94%+46 vs state

HS Physical Science70%+9 vs state

Mathematics38%-5 vs state

Social Studies34%-6 vs state

Science19%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 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%)	45.4	291^st of 578 public middle schools	49.7%		51.1	256^th of 585 public middle schools	56.2%	35	94.4	43.4	23.7	47.5	19.0	34.0	69.8	$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%)	18.8	472^nd of 578 public middle schools	18.3%		25.1	438^th of 585 public middle schools	25.1%	34	25.4	28.3	25.3	17.4	7.3	11.0	31.8	$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%)	40.3	322^nd of 578 public middle schools	44.3%		37.1	361^st of 585 public middle schools	38.3%	39	96.3	26.1	32.2	42.4	15.1	40.1	54.8	$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%)	78.2	108^th of 578 public middle schools	81.3%		63.7	183^rd of 585 public middle schools	68.7%	75	100.0	55.4	52.7	69.4	37.8	46.5	81.5	$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%)	13.5	517^th of 578 public middle schools	10.6%		20.5	464^th of 585 public middle schools	20.7%	53		23.3	13.0	14.8	7.9	9.1		$20,494	$1,555	$18,939

Frequently Asked Questions about Putnam County Middle School

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

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.

Is Putnam County Middle School a good school?

Putnam County Middle School ranks 291^st of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Putnam County Middle School in?

Putnam County

How many students attend Putnam County Middle School?

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

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2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026

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2021–22 through 2024–25 Milestones Assessment scores (updated)Aug 6, 2026

2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

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