Total enrollment
2,938
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Putnam County
Georgia · Public K-12
Putnam County, Georgia operates 4 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 2,938 students (about 735 per campus). By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Putnam County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
41%
was 45%
% Hispanic
18%
was 14%
% Black
36%
was 37%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,938
NCES CCD
Median income
$72,096
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
1,390 students
Middle
1
630 students
High
1
918 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Putnam County Public Schools
2,938 students · 1 district in Putnam County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Putnam County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
31.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
48
19.4% under 18
Test scores in Putnam County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County High School | Eatonton | High | 09-12 | 918 | · |
| Putnam County Primary School | Eatonton | Elementary | PK-02 | 784 | · |
| Putnam County Middle School | Eatonton | Middle | 06-08 | 630 | · |
| Putnam County Elementary School | Eatonton | Elementary | 03-05 | 606 | · |
Cities in Putnam County
About Putnam County
Across the compact Georgia county of Putnam County of about 22,855 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 2,938 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $72,096 a year, about 31% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 15% meaningfully above the Georgia median.
In terms of grade levels, Putnam County comprises 2 elementary schools (1,390 students), 1 middle school (630), and 1 high school (918).
The largest single district in Putnam County is Putnam County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 2,938 students.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 2,938 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,938 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment climbed from 14% to 18%.
On this page, the community for Putnam County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data