For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,897 students in Putnam County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, TN are Cookeville High School, Upperman High School and Monterey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Putnam County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Upperman High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Putnam County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cookeville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Cavalier Dr
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2287
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2287
Grades: 9-12
| 2,202 students
Rank: #22.
Upperman High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6950 Nashville Hwy
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-3112
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-3112
Grades: 9-12
| 918 students
Rank: #33.
Monterey High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 East Commercial Ave
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2970
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2970
Grades: 7-12
| 544 students
Rank: #44.
Putnam County Vital
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E. Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Grades: PK-12
| 106 students
Rank: #55.
White Plains Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
288 E. Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
268 East Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-8685
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-8685
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Putnam County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dry Valley Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3860 Phifer Mountain Rd
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-1847
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-1847
Grades: 1-12
| 88 students
242 East 10th St
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-9777
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-9777
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
112 Elm
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2791
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2791
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, TN include Cookeville High School, Upperman High School and Monterey High School.
How many public high schools are located in Putnam County?
6 public high schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Putnam County include: Upperman High School vs. Cookeville High School, White Plains Academy vs. Cookeville High School, Monterey High School vs. Cookeville High School
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