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Putnam County High School

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Putnam County High School ranks 273 rd of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

273^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 40% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Putnam County High School is a public high school in Eatonton, Georgia, serving 947 students in grades 9-12. 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 High School has consistently underperformed the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects, including American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. Compared to nearby schools like Morgan County High School and Lake Oconee Charter High School, Putnam County High School lags behind in these areas. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 84.4% and 89.7%, slightly below the state average, and it has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.84% to 80.85%.

Despite an increase in per-student spending from $10,445 in 2016-2017 to $12,317 in 2018-2019, Putnam County High School's student-teacher ratio of 14.2 in 2023-2024 is higher than the nearby Morgan County High School (14.7) and Lake Oconee Charter High School (10.9), suggesting potential resource constraints. Addressing the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by Putnam County High School will require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's unique context and the resources available to support student success.

918

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,353

Per pupil spending ?

96.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 War Eagle Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024

(706) 485-9971

District: Putnam County

Feeder schools for Putnam County High School:

Elementary:	Putnam County Elementary School
	Putnam County Primary School
Middle:	Putnam County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.0%

African American:

37.4%

Hispanic:

17.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 29th percentile in 2019 → 40th in 2025

Strengths

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 40th (2025) from a 29th-percentile low (2019)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (32% vs 42% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (36% vs 20% Georgia)

!American Literature and Composition scores 15 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg33%

Georgia avg42%

273^rd of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 16 pts since 2015

From top 44% (2015) to bottom 40% (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	34.4	273 of 452	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.1	269 of 458	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.2	281 of 442	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.4	294 of 429	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.0	240 of 410	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	26.2	311 of 438	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.2	239 of 428	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	28.8	283 of 420	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	43.9	192 of 426	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	43.9	193 of 435	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	60.7	125 of 425	70.6%	★★★★☆
2013	52.3	192 of 425	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.6	164 of 396	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.8	140 of 402	65.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Biology41%-3 vs state

Algebra I35%-10 vs state

American Literature and Composition26%-15 vs state

United States History24%-14 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Monday, March 21, 2022

Went 8-12 it’s a joke! Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, October 24, 2019

I grew up in Eatonton and went to all three schools there, what a joke of a learning experience. Take your children somewhere that will not inhibit their development. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (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 American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Putnam County High School	Public	9-12	300 War Eagle Rd	Eatonton	31024	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 485-9971	918	66	13.8	96.7%	367 (40.0%)	343 (37.4%)	162 (17.6%)	9 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.8%)	34.4	273^rd of 452 public high schools	39.6%		35.1	269^th of 458 public high schools	41.3%	4	25.8	34.8	41.4	24.4	$15,353	$1,087	$14,265
Lake Oconee Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1101 Titan Circle	Greensboro	30642	Greene County	Greene County	Yes	No	No	No	(706) 454-1562	322	26	12.3	23.0%	229 (71.1%)	33 (10.2%)	44 (13.7%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	72.3	78^th of 452 public high schools	82.7%		83	43^rd of 458 public high schools	90.6%	35	67.7	28.6	84.7	64.1	$17,853	$134	$17,719
Morgan County High School	Public	9-12	1231 College Dr	Madison	30650	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	No	(706) 752-4900	1,117	75	14.8	45.6%	716 (64.1%)	261 (23.4%)	84 (7.5%)	8 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (3.9%)	60.4	119^th of 452 public high schools	73.7%		61.9	122^nd of 458 public high schools	73.4%	3	45.0	49.1	49.2	51.3	$14,745	$347	$14,398
Greene County High School	Public	9-12	1002 S Main St	Greensboro	30642	Greene County	Greene County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 453-2271	432	44	9.8	100.0%	46 (10.6%)	295 (68.3%)	76 (17.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	24.7	332^nd of 452 public high schools	26.5%		17	382^nd of 458 public high schools	16.6%	50	20.8	22.4	23.1	37.0	$23,162	$1,811	$21,351

Frequently Asked Questions about Putnam County High School

Is Putnam County High School a good school?

Putnam County High School ranks 273^rd of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Putnam County High School in?

Putnam County

What is the racial makeup of Putnam County High School?

Students at Putnam County High School are 40% White, 37% African American, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Putnam County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 918 students attended Putnam County High School.

What schools feed into Putnam County High School?

Putnam County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Putnam County Elementary School
Elementary : Putnam County Primary School
Middle : Putnam County Middle School

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.