Prescott South Middle School vs Upperman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prescott South Middle School
Cookeville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
813 students
Upperman Middle School
Baxter · Public middle · Grades 5–8
851 students
| Measure | Prescott South Middle School Cookeville, Tennessee | Upperman Middle School Baxter, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 307 | #162 of 307 |
| National rank | #12820 of 15,369 | #12766 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 813 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 36% |
| city | Cookeville | Baxter |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (25.2 vs 25.5).
- •Upperman Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Prescott South Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •Upperman Middle School is the larger school with 851 students compared with 813.
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 Prescott South Middle School better than Upperman Middle School?
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 Prescott South Middle School and Upperman Middle School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Cookeville and Baxter in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prescott South Middle School: 813. Upperman Middle School: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prescott South Middle School and Upperman Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Prescott South Middle School is 163rd of 307 and Upperman Middle School is 162nd of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).