District Overview
Headquartered at 158 Old Glenwood Springs Road in Eatonton, Georgia, the Putnam County School District is an active, traditional public school system offering a seamless educational journey from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Set within a rural remote community, the district operates four dedicated school facilities that collectively serve nearly 3,000 local students. As a standard, non-charter public system, Putnam County provides an inclusive and structured learning environment designed to support youth throughout every stage of their primary and secondary education.

To foster academic success and student well-being, the district is backed by a substantial operational framework comprising over 1,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This workforce includes approximately 486 full-time classroom teachers, 52 instructional aides, and nearly 479 dedicated support staff, ensuring a low student-to-educator ratio and comprehensive operational care. For parents evaluating local educational options or researchers analyzing rural school systems, Putnam County School District demonstrates a well-staffed, community-centered model, with additional information accessible through their official portal at putnam.k12.ga.us.
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Total Schools
2,938
Total Students
485.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Putnam County
Demographic Student Count
White1,206
Hispanic529
Black1,044
Asian19
Two or More130
American Indian9
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,206 (41.0%)
  • Black
    1,044 (35.5%)
  • Hispanic
    529 (18.0%)
  • Two or More
    130 (4.4%)
  • Asian
    19 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Putnam County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:2,938*
Teachers (FTE):485.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.0
Schools in Putnam County
Found 4 Schools