Best Schools in Putnam, NC
Putnam, NC has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 849 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Putnam don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Putnam, NC
The top high schools in Putnam, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Moore High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 593 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Putnam, NC
The top elementary schools in Putnam, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highfalls Elementary
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Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 256 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Putnam, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Putnam, NC has a total population of 156 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Putnam, NC
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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Putnam, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Putnam, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Putnam, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Putnam, NC
How many schools are in Putnam, NC?
Putnam, NC has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 849 students in total.
How do schools in Putnam perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in Putnam score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Putnam don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Putnam?
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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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations