Schools in Putnam County, Tennessee (2025)
21 schools · 11,700 students · 21 public · median Enrollment 495.
Putnam County, in Tennessee, has 21 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 11,700 students. By level there are 11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 2 other; by sector 21 public.
The median Enrollment across Putnam County's schools is 495, above the Tennessee median of 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
17 of the 21 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Capshaw Elementary (82.7, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Algood Elementary (50.8, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Prescott South Elementary (48.5, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Cookeville High School (2,241 students), Upperman High School (899 students), Upperman Middle School (851 students).
Schools are spread across 4 citys, with the most in Cookeville (14), Baxter (4), Monterey (2), Algood (1).
Ranked schools in Putnam County
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Tennessee.
- 183Capshaw ElementaryCookeville · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 515 students
- 251Algood ElementaryAlgood · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 495 students
- 349Prescott South ElementaryCookeville · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 535 students
- 441Algood Middle SchoolCookeville · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 718 students
- 539Northeast ElementaryCookeville · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 459 students
- 635Cookeville High SchoolCookeville · Public High20% Math proficiency · 2,241 students
- 732Burks ElementaryMonterey · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 515 students
- 830Avery Trace Middle SchoolCookeville · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 724 students
- 930Cane Creek ElementaryCookeville · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 447 students
- 1029Cornerstone ElementaryBaxter · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 378 students
- 1128Upperman High SchoolBaxter · Public High12% Math proficiency · 899 students
- 1226Sycamore ElementaryCookeville · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 337 students
- 1326Upperman Middle SchoolBaxter · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 851 students
- 1425Prescott South Middle SchoolCookeville · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 813 students
- 1517Jere Whitson ElementaryCookeville · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 339 students
- 1614Monterey High SchoolMonterey · Public High18% Math proficiency · 526 students
- 1714Park View SchoolCookeville · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 416 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capshaw Elementary Cookeville · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 82.7 Top 10% | 72% Math proficiency | 515 |
| 2 | Algood Elementary Algood · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 50.8 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 495 |
| 3 | Prescott South Elementary Cookeville · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 48.5 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 535 |
| 4 | Algood Middle School Cookeville · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 41.0 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 718 |
| 5 | Northeast Elementary Cookeville · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 38.9 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 459 |
| 6 | Cookeville High School Cookeville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 35.1 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 2,241 |
| 7 | Burks Elementary Monterey · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 32.0 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 515 |
| 8 | Avery Trace Middle School Cookeville · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 30.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 724 |
| 9 | Cane Creek Elementary Cookeville · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 30.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 447 |
| 10 | Cornerstone Elementary Baxter · Elementary · Grades 2–4 | Public | 28.6 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 378 |
| 11 | Upperman High School Baxter · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 28.1 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 899 |
| 12 | Sycamore Elementary Cookeville · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 26.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 337 |
| 13 | Upperman Middle School Baxter · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 25.5 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 851 |
| 14 | Prescott South Middle School Cookeville · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 25.2 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 813 |
| 15 | Jere Whitson Elementary Cookeville · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 17.0 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 339 |
| 16 | Monterey High School Monterey · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 14.2 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 526 |
| 17 | Park View School Cookeville · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 14.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 416 |
Other schools in Putnam County
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Putnam County side by side →
Citys in Putnam County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Putnam County?
Capshaw Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Putnam County with a Success Index (US) of 82.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Putnam County?
Putnam County has 21 schools (11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 2 other) educating 11,700 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Putnam County?
The median Enrollment across schools in Putnam County is 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.