Cookeville High School vs Jere Whitson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cookeville High School
Cookeville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,241 students
Jere Whitson Elementary
Cookeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
339 students
| Measure | Cookeville High School Cookeville, Tennessee | Jere Whitson Elementary Cookeville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 321 | #684 of 913 |
| National rank | #12168 of 16,910 | #46600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 2,241 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 2,241 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 37% |
| city | Cookeville | Cookeville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cookeville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 17.0).
- •Jere Whitson Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Cookeville High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 12%).
- •Cookeville High School is the larger school with 2,241 students compared with 339.
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 Cookeville High School better than Jere Whitson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cookeville High School ranks higher (35.1 vs 17.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cookeville High School and Jere Whitson Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cookeville and Cookeville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cookeville High School: 2,241. Jere Whitson Elementary: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cookeville High School and Jere Whitson Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Cookeville High School is 82nd of 321 and Jere Whitson Elementary is 684th of 913 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).