Putnam County High School

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:
269th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,317 Help


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 Help
Number of students:  919

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.0%
African American:
36.0%
Hispanic:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Putnam County High School ranks worse than 58.7% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.1. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Putnam County High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Finance
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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 269th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Putnam County High School in the ranking list.)

Putnam County:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam County 104th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2011 61.78 140th 402 65.2%
2012 56.56 164th 396 58.6%
2013 52.35 192nd 425 54.8%
2014 60.70 125th 425 70.6%
2015 43.95 193rd 435 55.6%
2016 43.90 192nd 426 54.9%
2017 28.82 283rd 420 32.6%
2018 36.24 239th 428 44.2%
2019 26.15 311th 438 29.0%
2021 34.98 240th 410 41.5%
2022 26.37 294th 429 31.5%
2023 31.22 281st 442 36.4%
2024 35.10 269th 458 41.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Putnam County High School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
33%

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67%

  

by a student
Monday, March 21, 2022

Open Quote Went 8-12 it’s a joke! Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, October 24, 2019

Open Quote 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 Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 351 387 0 0 0 0 26 0 764
2011 331 336 4 51 0 0 16 0 738
2012 315 314 0 60 0 0 14 0 703
2013 306 319 0 57 0 0 14 0 696
2014 276 332 0 59 0 0 16 0 683
2015 303 295 1 59 0 0 23 0 681
2016 317 323 2 71 0 0 24 0 737
2017 352 323 5 77 0 0 28 0 785
2018 362 293 5 76 0 0 27 0 763
2019 349 268 5 82 1 0 27 0 732
2020 376 277 5 91 2 0 30 0 781
2021 398 292 4 105 1 0 36 0 836
2022 382 308 3 128 0 0 39 0 860
2023 441 331 3 105 0 0 39 0 919

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 311th of 438 High schoolsRanks 281st 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)28.330.3
 2%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Putnam County)28.330.3
 2%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Putnam County High School)18.318.4
 0.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Putnam County)28.725.6
 3.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Putnam County High School)37.639.2
 1.6%
   End of Course Biology (Putnam County)37.639.2
 1.6%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Putnam County High School)18.815.2
 3.6%
   End of Course United States History (Putnam County)18.815.2
 3.6%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students732919
 25.5%
African American268331
 23.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic82105
 28%
Pacific Islander00
White349441
 26.4%
Two or More Races2739
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.4%80.8%
 17.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Putnam County High School

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 919 students attended Putnam County High School.

Students at Putnam County High School are 48% White, 36% African American, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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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.

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