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#1126 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 50% in state
Putnam County Middle School
Middle School · Putnam County · Eatonton, GA
A middle school in Eatonton, GA serving grades 6th – 8th.
140 Sparta Hwy, Eatonton, GA 31024
- Math 35% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Putnam County Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Putnam County Middle 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,501/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eatonton), 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
$62,826
Median home value
$213,900
Median rent
$1,065/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Putnam County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,867NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Putnam County Middle School is listed in Putnam County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Putnam County Middle School
Putnam County Middle School is a public middle school in Eatonton, GA, part of Putnam County, serving approximately 637 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,126 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Putnam County Middle School
What grades does Putnam County Middle School serve?
Putnam County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Putnam County Middle School?
Putnam County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 637 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam County Middle School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Putnam County Middle School rank in GA?
Putnam County Middle School ranks #1,126 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Putnam County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Putnam County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Putnam County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Putnam County Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Putnam County Middle School a charter school?
No, Putnam County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Putnam County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Putnam County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Putnam County Middle School?
73.9% of students at Putnam County Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 637
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (706) 485-8547
- Area population (ZIP 31024)
- 21,638
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 31024; 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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