For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 947 students in Putnam County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Putnam County, GA is Putnam County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Putnam County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Putnam County High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Putnam County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Putnam County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 War Eagle Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-9971
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-9971
Gr: 9-12 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Middle School Alternative Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
140 Sparta Hwy
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Putnam County Alternative Success (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
403 Alice Walker Dr
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-2670
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-2670
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Putnam County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Putnam County, GA include Putnam County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Putnam County?
1 public high schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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