Cookeville High School vs Upperman High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 14 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
Upperman High School
Baxter · Public high · Grades 9–12
899 students
| Measure | Cookeville High School Cookeville, Tennessee | Upperman High School Baxter, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 321 | #122 of 321 |
| National rank | #12168 of 16,910 | #13752 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,241 | 899 |
| Enrollment | 2,241 | 899 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 12% |
| city | Cookeville | Baxter |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cookeville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 28.1).
- •Cookeville High School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •Cookeville High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Cookeville High School is the larger school with 2,241 students compared with 899.
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 Upperman High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cookeville High School ranks higher (35.1 vs 28.1 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 Upperman High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Cookeville and Baxter in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cookeville High School: 2,241. Upperman High School: 899. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cookeville High School and Upperman High School rank in Tennessee?
Cookeville High School is 82nd of 321 and Upperman High School is 122nd of 321 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).