Putnam County School District
School District · Cookeville, Tennessee
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
22
11 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,619
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
22
11 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,619
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Putnam County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Putnam County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Prescott South Elementary
Cookeville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Burks Elementary
Monterey · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Algood Elementary
Algood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#41 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,619
$792 vs Tennessee median
District size
11,762 students
Much larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Putnam County ranks #41 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Putnam County's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Prescott South Elementary (9.0/10), Burks Elementary (9.0/10), and Algood Elementary (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Putnam County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prescott South Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Burks Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Algood Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Capshaw Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Northeast Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Cane Creek Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Park View Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Cornerstone Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Prescott South Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Algood Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Putnam County
Putnam County is a Cookeville, Tennessee school district serving 22 schools. The district educates 11,762 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $10,619 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Putnam County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Burks Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Putnam County students show an average math proficiency of 43.5% and ELA proficiency of 42.3%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Putnam County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Putnam County with test data.
Schools in Putnam County
22 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Cookeville
- Total Enrollment
- 11,762
- Teachers (FTE)
- 815
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Putnam County?
Putnam County has 22 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Putnam County?
The average composite rating for Putnam County is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Putnam County?
Putnam County spends $10,619 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Putnam County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Putnam County is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Putnam County?
Burks Elementary is the highest-rated school in Putnam County with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Putnam County?
Across schools in Putnam County with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Putnam County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Putnam County has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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