Best Schools in Putnam County, TN
Putnam County, TN has a total of 42 schools including 12 high schools, 12 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 19,523 students attend Putnam County, TN schools. On average, schools in Putnam County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Putnam County meet expectations.
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
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Putnam County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2199 Students
2. Upperman High School
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Putnam County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 903 Students
3. White County High School
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White County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1103 Students
4. Clarkrange High School
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Fentress County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
5. De Kalb County High School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 807 Students
6. Monterey High School
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Putnam County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 572 Students
7. Gordonsville High School
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Smith County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 540 Students
8. Putnam Co Adult High School
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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
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Putnam County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 757 Students
2. Prescott South Middle School
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Putnam County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 812 Students
3. Avery Trace Middle School
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Putnam County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 720 Students
4. Upperman Middle School
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Putnam County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 853 Students
5. Dekalb Middle School
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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
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Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 521 Students
2. Northfield Elementary School
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White County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students
3. Prescott South Elementary
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Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 558 Students
4. Rickman Elementary
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Overton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 709 Students
5. Algood Elementary
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Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 521 Students
6. Cassville Elementary
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White County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 219 Students
7. Northeast Elementary
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Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 435 Students
8. Dodson Branch Elementary
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Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 281 Students
9. Wilson Elementary
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Overton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 185 Students
10. Burks Elementary
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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
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 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
23.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Putnam County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
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