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Best Putnam County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,686 students in Putnam County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Putnam County, FL are Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School, Putnam Virtual Franchise and Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle 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 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 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 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
310 South Palm Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 326-4212
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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 | 1,606 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Putnam County, FL

Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternatives Unlimited High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1414 Bronson St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-4937
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
C. H. Price Middle School (Closed 2023)
140 N County Road 315
Interlachen, FL 32148
(386) 684-2113
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
C. L. Overturf Junior 6th Grade Center (Closed 2023)
1100 S 18th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0569
Gr: 6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
George C. Miller Junior Middle School (Closed 2023)
101 S Prospect St
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1360
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Mellon Elementary School (Closed 2023)
301 Mellon Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0593
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Putnam County Adult Education Center (Closed 2013)
200 South 7th St Campbell Adm
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0635
Putnam County Exceptional Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
156 Horseman Club Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0530
Gr: 5-12
Putnam County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0200 S 7th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-051
Putnam Educational Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
141 Ferry Road
East Palatka, FL 32131
(904) 329-0599
Gr: 4-12 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle School (Closed 2023)
1100 N 19th St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-0588
Gr: 7-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Putnam County, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Putnam County, FL include Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School, Putnam Virtual Franchise and Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences.
How many public middle schools are located in Putnam County?
7 public middle schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?

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