Summary:
Putnam County, Georgia has only one public high school, Putnam County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, ranking in the bottom half of Georgia high schools for the past three years. However, the school has a slightly above-average four-year graduation rate of 90.1%.
Putnam County High School faces challenges with a high poverty rate, as 80.85% of its students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. Despite relatively high spending per student ($12,317 in 2018-2019) and a lower-than-average student-teacher ratio of 14.2 to 1, the school's academic performance remains below the state average across subject areas. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and instructional strategies to better support its economically disadvantaged student population.
With only one high school in the Putnam County district, there are no clear standout schools to compare. However, the data indicates that Putnam County High School faces significant challenges in improving student achievement and preparing its students for success after graduation. Addressing these issues will be crucial for the district to provide a high-quality education for all students in the area.
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