Summary:
The 63565 zip code area is home to 3 schools in the Putnam County R-I school district, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. While the Putnam County High School stands out as a top-performing school in the state, the elementary and middle schools in the district have more average performance.
Putnam County High School is the clear standout, boasting a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 34th out of 352 high schools in Missouri. The school's 100% four-year graduation rate is an impressive achievement. In contrast, the Putnam County Elementary and Putnam County Middle schools have 3-star ratings and more average statewide rankings, suggesting room for improvement at the lower grade levels.
Across the district, the schools generally perform above the state average in mathematics and science, but lag behind in English Language Arts, particularly at the middle school level. The elementary and middle schools also have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, the district as a whole faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which could be an area of concern.
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