Algood Middle School

Algood Middle School serves 730 students in grades 5-8 in Cookeville, Tennessee, earning strong recognition as the #243 ranked middle school out of 1,796 schools statewide, placing it in the 86th percentile. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10, the school demonstrates solid academic performance across core subjects. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 with 50 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom.

Students show particular strength in social studies, with 63% scoring proficient or above, followed by science at 56%. Math performance stands at 49% proficient or above, while ELA/reading shows 38% of students meeting proficiency standards, indicating areas where continued focus could benefit student achievement. Algood Middle School serves a diverse community within the 38506 ZIP code, where the median household income is $60,588 and median home value reaches $228,000.

About one-third of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the poverty rate remains relatively low at 11.8%. The school's location in a remote town setting provides students with a close-knit community atmosphere, fostering strong connections between families, educators, and the broader Putnam County community.