Middle Schools in Putnam County

Summary:

The Putnam County school district in Tennessee is home to 4 middle schools that serve students in grades 5-8. Based on the available data, Prescott South Middle School and Algood Middle School stand out as the top-performing middle schools in the district, consistently outperforming the Putnam County and Tennessee averages in most subject areas.

Prescott South Middle School ranks 99 out of 583 Tennessee middle schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, the highest among the schools in the data set. Algood Middle School ranks 86 out of 583 and also has a 4-star rating. Both schools excel in Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, with higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages. In contrast, Upperman Middle School and Avery Trace Middle School have lower proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts.

The data also reveals differences in resource allocation, with Algood Middle School having the highest spending per student at $12,593, followed by Prescott South Middle School at $12,170. Upperman Middle School has the lowest spending per student at $11,186. Additionally, Prescott South Middle School has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 12.9, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Overall, the data highlights the importance of considering multiple factors, such as academic achievement, school rankings, and resource allocation, when evaluating the quality of middle schools in the Putnam County area.

District Detail

1400 East Spring ST
Cookeville, TN 38506-4313

(931) 526-9777

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 139 Tennessee districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 11,776

Primary Schools: 11
Middle Schools: 4
High Schools: 4
Alternative Schools: 2

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				TNReady Mathematics (2025)					TNReady English Language Arts (2025)					TNReady Algebra I (2025)		TNReady English I (2025)		TNReady Science (2025)					TNReady Social Studies (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 8th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady English I 8th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Avery Trace Middle School	Public	5-8	230 Raider DR	Cookeville	38501	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 520-2200	745	52	14.2		421 (56.5%)	33 (4.4%)	256 (34.4%)	22 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.6%)	51.9	257^th of 583 public middle schools	55.9%		44.6	317^th of 587 public middle schools	46.0%	60	57.5	40.6	43.3	57.8	50.2	37.9	30.7	40.9	20.0	33.4	93.9	93.9	92.3	92.3	40.8	34.5	46.2	42.6	41.2	34.5	46.2	33.5	38.5	$12,113	$694	$10,561
Upperman Middle School	Public	5-8	6700 Nashville HWY	Baxter	38544	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 858-6601	847	54	15.8		748 (88.3%)	21 (2.5%)	57 (6.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.9%)	43.6	329^th of 583 public middle schools	43.6%		43	325^th of 587 public middle schools	44.6%	4	52.9	52.9	32.4	45.5	46.2	34.3	36.1	25.4	16.4	28.3	91.7	91.7			41.2	48.7	36.8	37.4	40.9	33.0	30.9	33.3	32.4	$11,592	$909	$10,038
Algood Middle School	Public	5-8	540 Dry Valley RD	Cookeville	38506	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 537-6141	730	51	14.4		593 (81.2%)	10 (1.4%)	100 (13.7%)	11 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.2%)	79.2	86^th of 583 public middle schools	85.2%		78.6	89^th of 587 public middle schools	84.8%	3	49.4	54.6	52.7	74.8	57.9	39.6	45.4	47.2	26.9	40.5					46.3	51.5	56.3	59.2	53.3	59.5	69.9	59.2	63.1	$13,248	$852	$11,599
Prescott South Middle School	Public	5-8	1859 S. Jefferson ST	Cookeville	38506	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 528-3647	766	59	12.9		635 (82.9%)	23 (3.0%)	79 (10.3%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.3%)	76	99^th of 583 public middle schools	83.0%		72.8	119^th of 587 public middle schools	79.7%	20	64.7	54.9	57.7	63.1	60.3	51.0	51.4	46.7	29.7	45.3					46.4	50.5	54.3	59.8	52.6	41.6	59.9	58.2	53.4	$11,657	$764	$10,245

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Overton County	6.05 mi	7	76^th
Jackson County	8.98 mi	4	48^th
White County	12.41 mi	8	19^th
Cumberland County	20.72 mi	12	70^th
Smith County	23.71 mi	9	37^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.