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Putnam County

Missouri · Public K-12

Inside Putnam County, Missouri, public K-12 schools number 3 and serve about 605 students out of a population of 4,642. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Putnam County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
605
-90 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 95%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
605
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,510
Above Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
46.9%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
1
296 students
Middle
1
134 students
High
1
175 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUTNAM CO. R-I
605 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
White
96%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
4%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
46
22.6% under 18

Test scores in Putnam County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. PUTNAM CO. ELEM.· 77.2%
  2. PUTNAM CO. MIDDLE· 41.3%

See all 2 schools in Putnam County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
PUTNAM CO. ELEM.UnionvilleElementaryPK-05296·
PUTNAM CO. HIGHUnionvilleHigh09-12175·
PUTNAM CO. MIDDLEUnionvilleMiddle06-08134·

Cities in Putnam County

Unionville3 schools

About Putnam County

Putnam County is a thinly populated Missouri county of about 4,642 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 605 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $63,510, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 5%.

In terms of grade levels, Putnam County spans 1 elementary school (296 students), 1 middle school (134), and 1 high school (175).

PUTNAM CO. R-I is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 605 students across Putnam County.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Putnam County has decreased 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 695 students to 605.

On this page, the community for Putnam County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Putnam County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Putnam County, Missouri, with a combined enrollment of about 605.
How many high schools are in Putnam County?
Putnam County, Missouri has 1 public high school, serving approximately 175 students.
How many middle schools are in Putnam County?
Putnam County, Missouri has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 134 students.
How many elementary schools are in Putnam County?
Putnam County, Missouri has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 296 students.
What is the largest school district in Putnam County?
PUTNAM CO. R-I is the largest school district in Putnam County, serving approximately 605 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Putnam County?
Putnam County, Missouri has a population of approximately 4,642, with a median age of 46. About 22.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Putnam County?
Median household income in Putnam County is $63,510, above the Missouri average of $61,285. About 4.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Putnam County?
Approximately 22.6% of adults 25 and older in Putnam County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Putnam County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 46.9% of students in Putnam County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Missouri county average of 54.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Putnam County schools?
Across Putnam County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data