- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130426003882
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Eatonton · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Putnam County High School held near 947 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.7 → 66.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 130426003882 · Eatonton, GA High · MID · TRAD
918 enr · 14.3:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Putnam County Primary School (784 students)
Putnam County High School held near 947 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.7 → 66.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Putnam County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Putnam County High School
918 students
- Putnam County
Putnam County Primary School
784 students
- Putnam County
Putnam County Middle School
630 students
- Putnam County
Putnam County Elementary School
606 students
What this shows Putnam County High School reports 918 students on the CCD universe file.
How Putnam County High School compares
Putnam County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,867
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Putnam County reports $16,867 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~918 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 919 (2022-23) → 947 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.