Putnam County Public Schools
Putnam County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
22
public schools
Total Enrollment
12,032
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Putnam County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Tennessee; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Putnam County has one district entry in this county file: Putnam County. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Cookeville has the most listed schools, with 14 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 11 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in Putnam County
Reported Enrollment
12,032
22 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Putnam County
Putnam County
22 Public Schools in Putnam County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookeville High School | Profile | Putnam County | Cookeville, 38501Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 2,199 |
| Upperman High School | Listed only | Putnam County | Baxter, 38544Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 903 |
| Upperman Middle School | Listed only | Putnam County | Baxter, 38544Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 853 |
| Prescott South Middle School | Listed only | Putnam County | Cookeville, 38506Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 812 |
| Algood Middle School | Listed only | Putnam County | Cookeville, 38506Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 757 |
| Avery Trace Middle School | Listed only | Putnam County | Cookeville, 38501Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 720 |
| Monterey High School | Listed only | Putnam County | Monterey, 38574Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 572 |
| Prescott South Elementary | Listed only | Putnam County | Cookeville, 38506Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 558 |
| Burks Elementary | Listed only | Putnam County | Monterey, 38574Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 522 |
| Algood Elementary | Listed only | Putnam County | Algood, 38506Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 521 |
| Capshaw Elementary | Listed only | Putnam County | Cookeville, 38501Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 521 |
| Park View Elementary | Listed only | Putnam County | Cookeville, 38501Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 439 |
| Cane Creek Elementary | Listed only | Putnam County | Cookeville, 38501Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 437 |
| Northeast Elementary | Listed only | Putnam County | Cookeville, 38501Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 435 |
| Cornerstone Elementary | Listed only | Putnam County | Baxter, 38544Town: Remote | 2–4 | Primary | 358 |
| Baxter Primary | Listed only | Putnam County | Baxter, 38544Town: Remote | PK–1 | Primary | 328 |
| Jere Whitson Elementary | Listed only | Putnam County | Cookeville, 38501Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 327 |
| Putnam County VITAL | Listed only | Putnam County | Cookeville, 38506Town: Remote | KG–12 | Virtual | 301 |
| Sycamore Elementary | Listed only | Putnam County | Cookeville, 38501Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 298 |
| White Plains Academy | Listed only | Putnam County | Algood, 38506Town: Remote | KG–12 | Alternative | 108 |
Cookeville High School
Putnam County
Cookeville, 38501 / Town: Remote
Upperman High School
Putnam County
Baxter, 38544 / Town: Remote
Upperman Middle School
Putnam County
Baxter, 38544 / Town: Remote
Prescott South Middle School
Putnam County
Cookeville, 38506 / Town: Remote
Algood Middle School
Putnam County
Cookeville, 38506 / Town: Remote
Avery Trace Middle School
Putnam County
Cookeville, 38501 / Town: Remote
Monterey High School
Putnam County
Monterey, 38574 / Town: Remote
Prescott South Elementary
Putnam County
Cookeville, 38506 / Town: Remote
Burks Elementary
Putnam County
Monterey, 38574 / Town: Remote
Algood Elementary
Putnam County
Algood, 38506 / Town: Remote
Capshaw Elementary
Putnam County
Cookeville, 38501 / Town: Remote
Park View Elementary
Putnam County
Cookeville, 38501 / Town: Remote
Cane Creek Elementary
Putnam County
Cookeville, 38501 / Town: Remote
Northeast Elementary
Putnam County
Cookeville, 38501 / Town: Remote
Cornerstone Elementary
Putnam County
Baxter, 38544 / Town: Remote
Baxter Primary
Putnam County
Baxter, 38544 / Town: Remote
Jere Whitson Elementary
Putnam County
Cookeville, 38501 / Town: Remote
Putnam County VITAL
Putnam County
Cookeville, 38506 / Town: Remote
Sycamore Elementary
Putnam County
Cookeville, 38501 / Town: Remote
White Plains Academy
Putnam County
Algood, 38506 / Town: Remote
Putnam County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Putnam County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Tennessee. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Putnam County public school directory?
The directory lists 22 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Putnam County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Putnam County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Putnam County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Putnam County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Putnam County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.