Putnam County Middle School

Putnam County
140 Sparta Hwy
Eatonton, GA 31024
681 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Putnam County Middle School, located in Eatonton, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Putnam County Charter School System. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a diverse curriculum and various extracurricular activities, the institution aims to prepare its middle-grades students for the academic rigors of high school while encouraging them to become responsible, active members of their local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on leveraging technology and collaborative teaching methods to meet the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the broader Putnam County school district, the middle school focuses on maintaining high standards of instruction and promoting equity in education. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources for parents, updates on school events, and information regarding faculty support, all designed to ensure a cohesive partnership between the home and the classroom.
681
Total Students
57.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    290 (42.6 %)
  • Black
    243 (35.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    120 (17.6 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (3.5 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Putnam County
Phone: (706)485-8547
Website: http://www.putnam.k12.ga.us/pcms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 630
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 207
Grade 7 217
Grade 8 257
Gender Ratio