Putnam County High School
300 War Eagle Rd, Eatonton, GA 31024. 200 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 42.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Putnam County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 18.5%Georgia private college 7.5%Out-of-state college 3%Georgia technical college 13.5%Career credential, working 9%Working, not in college 30.5%Not found in Georgia records 18%Share of the 200 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Arkansas Tech University, Calhoun Community College, Hampton University, Huntingdon College, Mississippi State University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Central Georgia Technical College 20 45% $8,881 $37,095 $9,500 Georgia Military College 10 35% $18,466 $42,152 $10,500 Kennesaw State University 9 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Albany State University 4 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Athens Technical College 3 64% $7,929 $40,154 — College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Lake Oconee Charter High School (9.0 mi, 74% to college) · Morgan County High School (13.6 mi, 62.5% to college) · Greene County High School (14.9 mi, 30.9% to college) · Jasper County High School (20.6 mi, 45.1% to college) · Hancock Central High School (24.3 mi, 47.4% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Putnam County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Putnam County | Putnam County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 42.5% | 42.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 92% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 993 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 32.5% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Putnam County High School graduates go to college?
- 42.5% of the Class of 2024 at Putnam County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Putnam County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Putnam County High School graduates are Central Georgia Technical College, Georgia Military College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Putnam County High School?
- Putnam County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Putnam County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 10.7% of Putnam County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
