Putnam County High School is a public high school located at 402 East Silverspoon, Granville, Illinois. Its mascot is the Panthers, and its teams play in the Tri-County Conference. The superintendent is Clayton Theisinger and the principal is Dustin Schrank.
Serving 236 students in grades 9-12, Putnam County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Putnam County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Putnam County High School's student population of 236 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Putnam County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putnam County High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1977 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Putnam County High School's ranking?
Putnam County High School is ranked #1977 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Putnam County High School?
The graduation rate of Putnam County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Putnam County High School?
236 students attend Putnam County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Putnam County High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam County High School?
Putnam County High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Putnam County High School offer ?
Putnam County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Putnam County High School part of?
Putnam County High School is part of Putnam County CUSD 535 School District.
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