Putnam County High School

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Putnam County High School ranks 269 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Putnam County High School is a public high school located in Eatonton, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 919 students. The school is part of the Putnam County School District, which is ranked 104 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Putnam County High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.1% to 92.6% over the past five years, which is above the state average and higher than the nearby Greene County High School (86.3%). However, the school's performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments is generally lower than the state averages across various subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 23.3% in United States History to 43.4% in Biology, compared to the state averages of 38.7% and 44.7%, respectively. Additionally, Putnam County High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.85% to 98.33% over the past three years, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's student population.

When comparing Putnam County High School to the nearby Greene County High School and Morgan County High School, some notable differences emerge. While Greene County High School has a lower statewide ranking and lower test scores compared to Putnam County High School, it has a slightly higher graduation rate. On the other hand, Morgan County High School outperforms Putnam County High School across multiple metrics, including a higher statewide ranking, better test scores, and a higher graduation rate, suggesting that Morgan County High School may be a model for Putnam County High School to emulate.

Detail:

Public 9-12

300 War Eagle Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024

(706) 485-9971

District: Putnam County

SchoolDigger Rank:
269^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,317

Feeder schools for Putnam County High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 947

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.4%

African American:

36.1%

Hispanic:

15.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Putnam County High School ranks worse than 58.7% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.1. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Putnam County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Putnam County High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.4%), African American (36.1%), Hispanic (15.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Putnam County High School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Putnam County High School employs 66.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Putnam County High School is $12,317.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Putnam County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam County High School 269^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Putnam County High School in the ranking list.)

Putnam County:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam County 104^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Putnam County High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2011	61.78	140^th	402	65.2%
2012	56.56	164^th	396	58.6%
2013	52.35	192^nd	425	54.8%
2014	60.70	125^th	425	70.6%
2015	43.95	193^rd	435	55.6%
2016	43.90	192^nd	426	54.9%
2017	28.82	283^rd	420	32.6%
2018	36.24	239^th	428	44.2%
2019	26.15	311^th	438	29.0%
2021	34.98	240^th	410	41.5%
2022	26.37	294^th	429	31.5%
2023	31.22	281^st	442	36.4%
2024	35.10	269^th	458	41.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)

33%

67%

Reviews:

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

Enrollment information for Putnam County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2010	351	387	0	0	0	26	764
2011	331	336	4	51	0	16	738
2012	315	314	0	60	0	14	703
2013	306	319	0	57	0	14	696
2014	276	332	0	59	0	16	683
2015	303	295	1	59	0	23	681
2016	317	323	2	71	0	24	737
2017	352	323	5	77	0	28	785
2018	362	293	5	76	0	27	763
2019	349	268	5	82	1	27	732
2020	376	277	5	91	2	30	781
2021	398	292	4	105	1	36	836
2022	382	308	3	128	0	39	860
2023	441	331	3	105	0	39	919
2024	411	342	4	150	2	38	947

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Putnam County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	764	52.5	14.5	64.1
2011	738	50.9	14.4	70.1
2012	703	51.7	13.5	76.4
2013	696	50.9	13.6	72
2014	683	50.3	13.5	75.8
2015	681	50.0	13.6	70
2016	737	48.0	15.3	67.8
2017	785	51.7	15.1	67.4
2018	763	50.5	15.1	66.4
2019	732	52.3	13.9	98.4
2020	781	53.0	14.7	98.3
2021	836	54.7	15.2	98.3
2022	860	56.2	15.3	n/a
2023	919	64.7	14.2	80.8
2024	947	66.4	14.2	64.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Putnam County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	764	52.5	14.5	64.1
2011	738	50.9	14.4	70.1
2012	703	51.7	13.5	76.4
2013	696	50.9	13.6	72
2014	683	50.3	13.5	75.8
2015	681	50.0	13.6	70
2016	737	48.0	15.3	67.8
2017	785	51.7	15.1	67.4
2018	763	50.5	15.1	66.4
2019	732	52.3	13.9	98.4
2020	781	53.0	14.7	98.3
2021	836	54.7	15.2	98.3
2022	860	56.2	15.3	n/a
2023	919	64.7	14.2	80.8
2024	947	66.4	14.2	64.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Putnam County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,163 (11.1%)	$9,282 (88.9%)	$10,445
2018	$1,305 (11.7%)	$9,833 (88.3%)	$11,138
2019	$1,496 (12.1%)	$10,821 (87.9%)	$12,317

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Putnam County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 311^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 281^st of 442 High schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Putnam County High School)	28.3	30.3	2%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Putnam County)	28.3	30.3	2%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Putnam County High School)	18.3	18.4	0.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Putnam County)	28.7	25.6	3.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Putnam County High School)	37.6	39.2	1.6%
End of Course Biology (Putnam County)	37.6	39.2	1.6%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Putnam County High School)	18.8	15.2	3.6%
End of Course United States History (Putnam County)	18.8	15.2	3.6%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	732	919	25.5%
African American	268	331	23.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	82	105	28%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	349	441	26.4%
Two or More Races	27	39	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.4%	80.8%	17.5%

Schools Near Putnam County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	947	66	14.2	64.8%	411 (43.4%)	342 (36.1%)	150 (15.8%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.0%)	35.1	269^th of 458 public high schools	41.3%		31.2	281^st of 442 public high schools	36.4%	12	26.5	28.8	43.4	23.3	$12,317	$1,496	$10,821
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	300	28	10.9	26.3%	223 (74.3%)	25 (8.3%)	37 (12.3%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	83	43^rd of 458 public high schools	90.6%		77.5	48^th of 442 public high schools	89.1%	5	62.5	61.5	77.0	54.8
Morgan County High School	Public	9-12	1231 College Dr	Madison	30650	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	No	(706) 752-4900	1,065	72	14.7	49.7%	671 (63.0%)	262 (24.6%)	70 (6.6%)	16 (1.5%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.7%)	61.9	122^nd of 458 public high schools	73.4%		65.8	96^th of 442 public high schools	78.3%	26	49.8	37.2	62.6	49.7	$12,506	$393	$12,112
Greene County High School	Public	9-12	1002 S Main St	Greensboro	30642	Greene County	Greene County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 453-2271	426	48	8.8	97.4%	34 (8.0%)	306 (71.8%)	73 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	17	382^nd of 458 public high schools	16.6%		18.3	356^th of 442 public high schools	19.5%	26	18.0	14.9	28.3	8.3	$17,309	$1,166	$16,143

Frequently Asked Questions about 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

Is Putnam County High School a good school?

Putnam County High School ranks 269^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Putnam County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 947 students attended Putnam County High School.

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 43% White, 36% African American, 16% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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