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Best Schools in 38501, TN
38501, TN has 23 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 12,921 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 38501 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 38501, TN
The top high schools in 38501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cookeville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2199 Students
2. Livingston Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Overton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 885 Students
3. Jackson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
4. Upperman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 903 Students
Best Middle Schools in 38501, TN
The top middle schools in 38501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prescott South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 812 Students
2. Algood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 757 Students
3. Avery Trace Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 720 Students
4. Upperman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 853 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 38501, TN
The top elementary schools in 38501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Capshaw Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 521 Students
2. Prescott South Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 558 Students
3. Dodson Branch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 281 Students
4. Northeast Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 435 Students
5. Rickman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Overton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 709 Students
6. Park View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 439 Students
7. Cornerstone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 358 Students
8. Cane Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 437 Students
9. Sycamore Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 298 Students
10. Hilham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Overton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 311 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 38501, TN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
38501, TN has a total population of 41,635 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 38501, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 38501, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 38501, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 38501, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 38501, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 38501, TN
How many schools are in 38501, TN?
38501, TN has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 12,921 students in total.
How do schools in 38501 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 38501 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 38501 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 38501?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations