Best Schools in Putnam County, TN
Putnam County, TN has 27 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 12,468 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Putnam County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Putnam County, TN
The top high schools in Putnam County, 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. Monterey High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 572 Students
3. Upperman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 903 Students
4. Putnam Co Adult High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 43 Students
Best Middle Schools in Putnam County, TN
The top middle schools in Putnam County, 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 Putnam County, TN
The top elementary schools in Putnam County, 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. Algood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 521 Students
4. Northeast Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 435 Students
5. Burks Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 522 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. Jere Whitson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 327 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.
Questions About Schools in Putnam County, TN
How many schools are in Putnam County, TN?
Putnam County, TN has 27 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 12,468 students in total.
How do schools in Putnam County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Putnam County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Putnam County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Putnam County?
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: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Putnam County
4 places in Putnam County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Cookeville (12)
- Baxter (4)
- Algood (2)
- Monterey (2)
School districts (1)
- Putnam County (20 schools)