Enrollment
918
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eatonton, GA
Putnam County High School
Federal NCES profile for Putnam County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130426003882
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam County High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Eatonton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Putnam County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Eatonton, GA.
School address
District: Putnam County · Georgia
NCES ID 130426003882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Putnam County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Putnam County High School
Putnam County High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Eatonton, Georgia, enrolling 918 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 918 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 279 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #148.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 918 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 358 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 918 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Putnam County also operates Putnam County Primary School (784 students) and Putnam County Middle School (630 students) alongside Putnam County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Putnam County High School compares
Putnam County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 33% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 918 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
918
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Georgia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,735
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 918 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
205
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 40.0%
African American 37.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Putnam County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam County, which includes Putnam County High School.
$15,735
Per student
+14%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 28.7%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Putnam County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Putnam County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Putnam County Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~918 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Putnam County High School
How many students attend Putnam County High School?
Putnam County High School has 918 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eatonton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam County High School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Putnam County High School?
80.8% of students at Putnam County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam County High School?
The largest demographic group at Putnam County High School is White at 40.0% of enrollment, in Eatonton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam County High School?
Putnam County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Putnam County High School rank among public schools in Eatonton?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Eatonton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eatonton on the city page.
Is Putnam County High School a good school?
Putnam County High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Putnam County?
Besides Putnam County High School, Putnam County also operates Putnam County Primary School (784 students), Putnam County Middle School (630 students), and Putnam County Elementary School (606 students). See the Putnam County district page for the complete list.
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