Best Schools in Putnam County, FL
Putnam County, FL has 22 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 10 elementary) serving 11,024 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Putnam County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Putnam County, FL
The top high schools in Putnam County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 476 Students
2. Crescent City Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1005 Students
3. Interlachen Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1097 Students
4. Palatka Jr - Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1639 Students
Best Middle Schools in Putnam County, FL
The top middle schools in Putnam County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 177 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Putnam County, FL
The top elementary schools in Putnam County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. The Children's Reading Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 257 Students
2. Melrose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 376 Students
3. James A. Long Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 552 Students
4. Kelley Smith Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 753 Students
5. Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 904 Students
6. Ochwilla Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 410 Students
7. Browning-pearce Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 660 Students
8. Middleton-burney Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1046 Students
9. William D. Moseley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 609 Students
10. School Of The Heights
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School Of The Heights • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Putnam County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Putnam County, FL has a total population of 73,321 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Putnam County, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Putnam County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Putnam County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Putnam County, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Putnam County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Putnam County, FL
How many schools are in Putnam County, FL?
Putnam County, FL has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,024 students in total.
How do schools in Putnam County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Putnam County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Putnam County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Putnam County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Cities, towns and school districts in Putnam County
6 places in Putnam County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Palatka (8)
- Crescent City (2)
- Interlachen (2)
- Florahome (1)
- Melrose (1)
- San Mateo (1)
School districts (1)
- Putnam (17 schools)