Putnam Career & Technical Center
Eleanor · WV · Putnam County Schools · Public
How Putnam Career & Technical Center compares for families
What families should know about Putnam Career & Technical Center.
- ▸ LocallyWV trails the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math (−9 points). Stronger local schools matter even more.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Ben Franklin Career Center, Wood Co Voc Tech Ctr, Carver Career Center and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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Your state's public flagship
West Virginia University
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $15,634/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
Pay for college in West Virginia
West Virginia's public scholarships
West Virginia's PROMISE Scholarship is a straightforward pure-merit award — hit the GPA and test bar and the state covers up to $5,500/yr toward tuition. No income limit.
Pure-merit award up to $5,500/yr — needs a 3.0 GPA (core and overall) plus SAT 1080 / ACT 21. (WV public or private HS grads; full-time first-year enrollment.)
Official program details ↗Eligibility rules change yearly — confirm with the official program before relying on it. Amounts are recent published figures; awards cover tuition/fees, not housing or books unless noted. Verified 2026-06-14.
Not enough enrollment history on file to chart a trend for this school yet.
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin Career Center Dunbar |
Public | 14.8 | — | — |
| Wood Co Voc Tech Ctr Parkersburg |
Public | 52.9 | 2 | — |
| Carver Career Center Charleston |
Public | 25.9 | — | — |
| Cabell County Career Technology Center Huntington |
Public | 25.9 | — | — |
| Mason County Career Center Point Pleasant |
Public | 26.2 | — | — |
| Roane-Jackson Technical Center Le Roy |
Public | 27.9 | — | — |
| Boone Career And Technical Center Foster |
Public | 30.5 | — | — |
| Mason County School For Success Point Pleasant |
Public | 25.9 | 10 | — |