Algood Middle School vs Putnam County VITAL
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algood Middle School
Cookeville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
718 students
Putnam County VITAL
Cookeville · Public other · Grades PK–12
123 students
| Measure | Algood Middle School Cookeville, Tennessee | Putnam County VITAL Cookeville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #77 of 307 | – |
| National rank | #9595 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 718 | 123 |
| Enrollment | 718 | 123 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 24.5% |
| city | Cookeville | Cookeville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Algood Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 24.5%).
- •Putnam County VITAL does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 36%).
- •Algood Middle School is the larger school with 718 students compared with 123.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Algood Middle School better than Putnam County VITAL?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Algood Middle School and Putnam County VITAL?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Cookeville and Cookeville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Algood Middle School: 718. Putnam County VITAL: 123. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Algood Middle School and Putnam County VITAL rank in Tennessee?
Algood Middle School is 77th of 307 and Putnam County VITAL is unranked among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).