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PUTNAM

Florida · Public School District
19
Schools
10,293
Students
$11,866
Per-Pupil Spend
-17% nat'l
64.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
84.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

PUTNAM is a public school district in Florida serving 10,293 students across 19 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 84.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,866 is below the national average for a US public school district. 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PUTNAM ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCESCharter06–08177
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CRESCENT CITY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL07–121,005
INTERLACHEN JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL07–121,097
PALATKA JR - SR HIGH SCHOOL07–121,639
Q.I. ROBERTS JR. - SR. HIGH SCHOOL07–12476
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MELLON LEARNING CENTERPK–12267
PUTNAM VIRTUAL FRANCHISEKG–1264
TEEN PARENT PK CHILD CARE PROGRAMPK–PK1
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,866-17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
26%
State
44.0%
Local (property tax)
26.3%
Federal
29.7%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (26%), with notable federal support (30%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
10,293
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.7%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateFlorida →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 19 schools including 2 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,866, spending is 17% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
30% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PUTNAM?
PUTNAM has 19 public schools, serving a total of 10,293 students.
What is the graduation rate for PUTNAM?
The graduation rate is 84.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PUTNAM spend per student?
PUTNAM spends $11,866 per pupil — 17% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PUTNAM?
64% of students in PUTNAM qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PUTNAM?
Yes — 2 of the 19 schools in PUTNAM are charter schools.
What grade levels does PUTNAM serve?
PUTNAM serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PUTNAM?
The median opportunity score across schools in PUTNAM is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.