Can I use Putnam County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Putnam County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Putnam County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Putnam County?

Start with the 18 listed public schools and 5 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Putnam County Schools & Education

Name: Putnam County, Indiana Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Putnam County, Indiana

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

43/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

94.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

94.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,225

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

43/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#44

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Putnam County

Measured School Summary

Putnam County performs at an average level with a school score of 43/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.3%.

Funding Context

At $5,225 per pupil, Putnam County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 10% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Putnam County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

18 public schools and 5 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

43/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #44 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

94.3%

1.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,225

$282 below the state average

School coverage

5 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Putnam County has 18 public schools across 5 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Putnam County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Mixed school landscape

Putnam County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#44

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Greencastle Community School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

1,806 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Cloverdale Community Schools

Elementary to high school visible

1,686 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

North Putnam Community Schools

Elementary to high school visible

1,372 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

South Putnam Community Schools

Elementary to high school visible

1,101 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Greencastle Community School Corp is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Putnam County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Putnam County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Putnam County, Indiana

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Broad Network of Community Schools

Putnam County features a robust educational infrastructure of 18 public schools across five districts. This network serves 5,965 students through nine elementary schools, four middle schools, and five high schools. It represents a diverse mix of educational levels and geographic locations.

Greencastle and Cloverdale Lead the Way

Greencastle Community School Corp is the largest district with 1,806 students, followed closely by Cloverdale Community Schools with 1,686 students. North Putnam Community Schools also plays a major role, serving 1,372 students. No charter schools are currently operating within the county lines.

A Blend of Rural and Town Life

With 12 schools in rural settings and six in towns, Putnam offers a quintessential Midwestern educational feel. The average school size is 351 students, though the Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy serves as the largest 'campus' with 684 students. Schools like Bainbridge Elementary (419 students) exemplify the local town-center school experience.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Putnam County

Reported Enrollment

5,965

18 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9

Middle4

High5

Other0

5 School Districts in Putnam County

Greencastle Community School Corp

5 schools

1,806 students

Cloverdale Community Schools

4 schools

1,686 students

North Putnam Community Schools

4 schools

1,372 students

South Putnam Community Schools

4 schools

1,101 students

Area 30 Career Center Edu Inter

1 school

0 students

18 Public Schools in Putnam County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Putnam County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy	Record	Cloverdale Community Schools	Cloverdale, 46120Rural: Distant	KG–8	Virtual	684
Greencastle High School	Record	Greencastle Community School Corp	Greencastle, 46135Town: Distant	9–12	High	498
North Putnam Sr High School	Record	North Putnam Community Schools	Roachdale, 46172Rural: Distant	9–12	High	437
Cloverdale Elementary School	Record	Cloverdale Community Schools	Cloverdale, 46120Rural: Distant	PK–4	Primary	424
Bainbridge Elementary School	Record	North Putnam Community Schools	Bainbridge, 46105Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	419
Tzouanakis Intermediate School	Record	Greencastle Community School Corp	Greencastle, 46135Town: Distant	3–5	Primary	403
Greencastle Middle School	Record	Greencastle Community School Corp	Greencastle, 46135Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	391
South Putnam High School	Record	South Putnam Community Schools	Greencastle, 46135Rural: Distant	9–12	High	374
Central Elementary School	Record	South Putnam Community Schools	Greencastle, 46135Rural: Distant	KG–5	Primary	339
Deer Meadow Primary School	Record	Greencastle Community School Corp	Greencastle, 46135Town: Distant	PK–2	Primary	315
North Putnam Middle School	Record	North Putnam Community Schools	Roachdale, 46172Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	309
Cloverdale Middle School	Record	Cloverdale Community Schools	Cloverdale, 46120Rural: Distant	5–8	Middle	299
Cloverdale High School	Record	Cloverdale Community Schools	Cloverdale, 46120Rural: Distant	9–12	High	279
South Putnam Middle School	Record	South Putnam Community Schools	Greencastle, 46135Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	264
Roachdale Elementary School	Record	North Putnam Community Schools	Roachdale, 46172Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	207
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School	Record	Greencastle Community School Corp	Greencastle, 46135Town: Distant	KG–2	Primary	199
Fillmore Elementary School	Record	South Putnam Community Schools	Fillmore, 46128Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	124
Area 30 Career Center	Record	Area 30 Career Center Edu Inter	Greencastle, 46135Town: Distant	9–12	Vocational	0

Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy

Cloverdale Community Schools

Cloverdale, 46120 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–8Virtual684 students

Greencastle High School

Greencastle Community School Corp

Greencastle, 46135 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High498 students

North Putnam Sr High School

North Putnam Community Schools

Roachdale, 46172 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High437 students

Cloverdale Elementary School

Cloverdale Community Schools

Cloverdale, 46120 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary424 students

Bainbridge Elementary School

North Putnam Community Schools

Bainbridge, 46105 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary419 students

Tzouanakis Intermediate School

Greencastle Community School Corp

Greencastle, 46135 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary403 students

Greencastle Middle School

Greencastle Community School Corp

Greencastle, 46135 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle391 students

South Putnam High School

South Putnam Community Schools

Greencastle, 46135 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High374 students

Central Elementary School

South Putnam Community Schools

Greencastle, 46135 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary339 students

Deer Meadow Primary School

Greencastle Community School Corp

Greencastle, 46135 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary315 students

North Putnam Middle School

North Putnam Community Schools

Roachdale, 46172 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle309 students

Cloverdale Middle School

Cloverdale Community Schools

Cloverdale, 46120 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle299 students

Cloverdale High School

Cloverdale Community Schools

Cloverdale, 46120 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High279 students

South Putnam Middle School

South Putnam Community Schools

Greencastle, 46135 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle264 students

Roachdale Elementary School

North Putnam Community Schools

Roachdale, 46172 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary207 students

Martha J Ridpath Elementary School

Greencastle Community School Corp

Greencastle, 46135 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–2Primary199 students

Fillmore Elementary School

South Putnam Community Schools

Fillmore, 46128 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary124 students

Area 30 Career Center

Area 30 Career Center Edu Inter

Greencastle, 46135 / Town: Distant

Record9–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,225

State avg $5,507

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Indiana counties have the highest graduation rates?

Boone County (97.5%), Benton County (97.0%), and Brown County (97.0%) currently lead Indiana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Indiana?

Across Indiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,507. The highest current county values are Ohio County ($6,794), DeKalb County ($6,730), and Vigo County ($6,496). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Putnam County?

Putnam County has a school score of 43/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Putnam County?

The high school graduation rate in Putnam County is 94.3%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Putnam County spend per student?

Putnam County spends $5,225 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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