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#1037 of 1,786 schools in TN
Cookeville High School
High School · Putnam County · Cookeville, TN
A Putnam County high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Cavalier DR, Cookeville, TN 38501
- Math 40% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cookeville High School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cookeville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,971/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cookeville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,923
Median home value
$245,100
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
49.4%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Rim AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Putnam Co Adult High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| White Plains AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Putnam County VitalEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Putnam County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #14 of 20
- District spending per student
- $10,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cookeville High School is listed in Putnam County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cookeville High School
Cookeville High School is a public high school in Cookeville, TN, part of Putnam County, serving approximately 2,202 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,037 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Cookeville High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cookeville High School
What grades does Cookeville High School serve?
Cookeville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cookeville High School?
Cookeville High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cookeville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cookeville High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cookeville High School rank in TN?
Cookeville High School ranks #1,037 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Cookeville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cookeville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cookeville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cookeville High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cookeville High School a charter school?
No, Cookeville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cookeville High School a Title I school?
No, Cookeville High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 135
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (931) 520-2287
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38501)
- 42,422
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38501; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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