Below Average
#3064 of 3,778 schools in FL
Palatka JR - SR High School
High School · Putnam · Palatka, FL
A Putnam high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
302 MELLON RD, Palatka, FL 32177
- Math 32% vs FL 51% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Palatka JR - SR High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palatka JR - SR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,013/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palatka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,486
Median home value
$158,800
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32177; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellon Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–11 | 1.2 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Putnam Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Peniel Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 198 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Putnam
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #10 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palatka JR - SR High School is listed in PUTNAM; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palatka JR - SR High School
Palatka JR - SR High School is a public high school in Palatka, FL, part of Putnam, serving approximately 1,606 students in grades 7th-12th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,064 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palatka JR - SR High School
What grades does Palatka JR - SR High School serve?
Palatka JR - SR High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Palatka JR - SR High School?
Palatka JR - SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palatka JR - SR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palatka JR - SR High School is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palatka JR - SR High School rank in FL?
Palatka JR - SR High School ranks #3,064 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Palatka JR - SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Palatka JR - SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Palatka JR - SR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palatka JR - SR High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Palatka JR - SR High School a charter school?
No, Palatka JR - SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palatka JR - SR High School a Title I school?
No, Palatka JR - SR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palatka JR - SR High School?
65.6% of students at Palatka JR - SR High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.4%
- Phone
- (386) 329-0577
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32177)
- 26,046
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32177; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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