For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,446 students in Putnam County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Putnam County, TN are Dodson Branch Elementary School, Algood Middle School and Avery Trace Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 26% statewide average). Middle schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Putnam County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dodson Branch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16221 Dodson Branch Hwy
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 268-0761
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 268-0761
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Algood Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 Dry Valley Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 537-6141
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 537-6141
Grades: 5-8
| 722 students
Rank: #33.
Avery Trace Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 Raider Dr
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2200
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 756 students
Rank: #44.
Prescott South Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1859 S. Jefferson St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-3647
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-3647
Grades: 5-8
| 813 students
Rank: #55.
Upperman Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Nashville Hwy
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-6601
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-6601
Grades: 5-8
| 800 students
Rank: #66.
Putnam County Vital
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E. Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Grades: K-12
| 384 students
Rank: #77.
Monterey High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
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
| 594 students
Rank: #88.
White Plains Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
288 E. Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Grades: K-12
| 91 students
Putnam County Public Schools (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 middle schools in Putnam County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Putnam County, TN include Dodson Branch Elementary School, Algood Middle School and Avery Trace Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Putnam County, TN?
8 public middle schools are located in Putnam County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County, TN?
Putnam County, TN public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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