Cookeville High School is a public secondary education facility located in Cookeville, Tennessee. It is part of the Putnam County School System.
Serving 2,202 students in grades 9-12, Cookeville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cookeville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cookeville High School's student population of 2,202 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Red
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Cookeville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cookeville High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
4%
21%
White
72%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cookeville High School's ranking?
Cookeville High School is ranked #561 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cookeville High School often compared to?
Cookeville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Upperman High School, Monterey High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cookeville High School?
The graduation rate of Cookeville High School is 89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cookeville High School?
2,202 students attend Cookeville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cookeville High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cookeville High School?
Cookeville High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cookeville High School offer ?
Cookeville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cookeville High School part of?
Cookeville High School is part of Putnam County School District.
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