Best Putnam County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,542 students in Putnam County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Putnam County, FL are Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School, Putnam Virtual Franchise and Putnam Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Putnam County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crescent City Jr-sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Putnam County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
901 State Road 100
Florahome, FL 32140
(386) 659-1737
Gr: 7-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Putnam Virtual Franchise
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0536
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Putnam Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0532
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Interlachen Jr-sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
126 N State Rd 315
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2115
Gr: 7-12 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Mellon Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Mellon Road
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Gr: PK-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Crescent City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 S Us Highway 17
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1629
Gr: 7-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Palatka Jr - Sr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Mellon Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0577
Gr: 7-12 | 1,568 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Reid St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0532
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Putnam County, FL?
How many public high schools are located in Putnam County?
7 public high schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?

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