Best Schools in 38544, TN
38544, TN has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,940 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 38544 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 38544, TN
The top high schools in 38544, 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. Upperman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 903 Students
3. De Kalb County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 807 Students
Best Middle Schools in 38544, TN
The top middle schools in 38544, 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. Upperman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 853 Students
3. Dekalb Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 38544, TN
The top elementary schools in 38544, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prescott South Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 558 Students
2. Park View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 439 Students
3. Cornerstone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 358 Students
4. Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 558 Students
5. Smithville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 599 Students
6. Baxter Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 328 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 38544, TN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
38544, TN has a total population of 7,519 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 38544, 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 38544, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 38544, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 38544, 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 38544, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 38544, TN
How many schools are in 38544, TN?
38544, TN has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,940 students in total.
How do schools in 38544 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 38544 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 38544 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 38544?
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: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations