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Putnam County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 12,032 students in Putnam County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Putnam County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
22 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
12,032 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
727 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Putnam County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.60
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
154 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,069 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
14%
# Black Students
335 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
3%
21%
# White Students
9,241 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
77%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
218 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
493
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
886
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
877
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
822
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
873
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
857
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
874
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
876
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
863
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
906
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
966
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
976
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
904
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
859
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,117 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,073 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$121 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,117
$12,030
Spending / Student
$10,073
$11,527
Best Putnam County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capshaw Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Cougar Ln
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-2414
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-2414
Grades: PK-4
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Algood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Old Walton Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 303-0362
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 303-0362
Grades: PK-4
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Prescott South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 W. Cemetery Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 526-2275
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 526-2275
Grades: PK-4
| 558 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Cane Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 West Jackson St
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-1173
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-1173
Grades: PK-4
| 437 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Northeast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
575 N Old Kentucky Rd
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-2978
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-2978
Grades: PK-4
| 435 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Park View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Scott Ave
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-2516
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-2516
Grades: PK-4
| 439 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Algood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 Dry Valley Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 537-6141
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 537-6141
Grades: 5-8
| 757 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cornerstone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
371 First Avenue South
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-9190
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-9190
Grades: 2-4
| 358 students
Rank: #99.
Prescott South Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1859 S. Jefferson St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-3647
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-3647
Grades: 5-8
| 812 students
Rank: #1010.
Cookeville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Cavalier Dr
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2287
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2287
Grades: 9-12
| 2,199 students
Rank: #1111.
Avery Trace Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 Raider Dr
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2200
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 720 students
Rank: #1212.
Burks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Crossville St
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-7641
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-7641
Grades: PK-6
| 522 students
Rank: #1313.
Sycamore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
452 Ellis Ave
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-9322
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-9322
Grades: PK-4
| 298 students
Rank: #1414.
Upperman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Nashville Hwy
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-6601
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-6601
Grades: 5-8
| 853 students
Rank: #1515.
Jere Whitson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
178 East Jere Whitson Rd
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-6575
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-6575
Grades: PK-4
| 327 students
Rank: #1616.
Upperman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6950 Nashville Hwy
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-3112
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-3112
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #1717.
Monterey High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 East Commercial Ave
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2970
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2970
Grades: 7-12
| 572 students
Rank: #1818.
Putnam County Vital
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E. Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Grades: K-12
| 301 students
Rank: #1919.
White Plains Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
288 E. Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Grades: K-12
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
Baxter Primary
Magnet School
125 Elmore Town Road
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-3110
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-3110
Grades: PK-1
| 328 students
Rank: n/an/a
Putnam Co Adult High School
Magnet School
268 East Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-8685
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-8685
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
T T U Child Development Lab
Magnet School
720 Quadrangle
Cookeville, TN 38505
(931) 372-6262
Cookeville, TN 38505
(931) 372-6262
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Putnam County School District?
Putnam County School District manages 22 public schools serving 12,032 students.
What is the rank of Putnam County School District?
Putnam County School District is ranked #60 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County School District?
77% of Putnam County School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Putnam County School District?
Putnam County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Putnam County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,073 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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