Putnam School District
School District · Palatka, Florida
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
10,178
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
10,178
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#69 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,682
+$921 vs Florida median
District size
10,178 students
Smaller than Florida median
The short answer
Putnam ranks #69 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Putnam's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School (8.1/10), Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences (6.5/10), and James A. Long Elementary School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 41% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Putnam schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Putnam
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | James A. Long Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Crescent City JR-SR High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Melrose Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Robert H. Jenkins JR Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Ochwilla Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Palatka JR - SR High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | The Children's Reading Center | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Browning-Pearce Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Putnam
Putnam is a Palatka, Florida school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 10,178 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. District-level spending was $12,682 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Putnam demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Putnam students show an average math proficiency of 49.2% and ELA proficiency of 48.3%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Putnam, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Putnam with test data.
Schools in Putnam
16 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools1
High Schools4
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Palatka
- Total Enrollment
- 10,178
- Teachers (FTE)
- 567
- District spending per student
- $12,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Putnam?
Putnam has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Putnam?
The average composite rating for Putnam is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Putnam?
Putnam's district-level spending was $12,682 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Putnam?
The average student-teacher ratio in Putnam is 18:1.
What is the top-rated school in Putnam?
Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School is the highest-rated school in Putnam with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Putnam?
Across schools in Putnam with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Putnam compare to other districts in Florida?
Putnam has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.3%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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