Best High Schools in Putnam County, TN

Putnam County, TN has 12 high schools with 6,844 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Putnam County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Putnam County meet expectations.

1. Cookeville High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Putnam County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2199 Students

2. Upperman High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Putnam County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 903 Students

3. White County High School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

White County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1103 Students

4. Clarkrange High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fentress County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students

5. De Kalb County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 807 Students

6. Monterey High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Putnam County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 572 Students

7. Gordonsville High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Smith County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 540 Students

8. Putnam Co Adult High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Putnam County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 43 Students

Best Middle Schools in Putnam County, TN

Putnam County, TN has 12 middle schools with 6,510 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Putnam County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Putnam County meet expectations.

1. Algood Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Putnam County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 757 Students

2. Prescott South Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Putnam County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 812 Students

3. Avery Trace Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Putnam County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 720 Students

4. Upperman Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Putnam County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 853 Students

5. Dekalb Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Putnam County, TN

Putnam County, TN has 17 elementary schools with 6,061 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Putnam County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Putnam County meet expectations.

1. Capshaw Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 521 Students

2. Northfield Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

White County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students

3. Prescott South Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 558 Students

4. Rickman Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Overton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 709 Students

5. Algood Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 521 Students

6. Cassville Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

White County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 219 Students

7. Northeast Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 435 Students

8. Dodson Branch Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 281 Students

9. Wilson Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Overton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 185 Students

10. Burks Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 522 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Putnam County, TN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Putnam County, TN has a total population of 79,854 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Putnam County, TN

19,523

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Putnam County, TN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

23.83 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.55 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

18.28 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Putnam County, TN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Putnam County, TN.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,400 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

50 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Putnam County, TN Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Putnam County, TN

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Jackson County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
White County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Overton County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
DeKalb County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Smith County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Clay County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cumberland County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Van Buren County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Pickett County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Fentress County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations