For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,988 students in 31024, GA (there are , serving 423 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 31024, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 31024, GA are Putnam County Middle School, Putnam County High School and Putnam County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 31024 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31024, GA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31024, GA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Putnam County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Sparta Hwy
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Putnam County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 War Eagle Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-9971
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-9971
Gr: 9-12 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Putnam County Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
314 S Washington Ave
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5312
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5312
Gr: 3-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
162 Old Glenwood Springs Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5141
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5141
Gr: PK-2 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
31024, Georgia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Middle School Alternative Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
140 Sparta Hwy
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Putnam County Alternative Success (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
403 Alice Walker Dr
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-2670
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-2670
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 31024, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 31024, GA include Putnam County Middle School, Putnam County High School and Putnam County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 31024?
4 public schools are located in 31024.
What percentage of students in 31024 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 31024 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 31024?
31024 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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