Upperman High School is a public high school located in Baxter, Tennessee. It is part of the Putnam County, Tennessee School District. Upperman includes grades 9–12. Upperman was listed as one of the United States' best high schools by U.S. News & World Report in 2008.
Serving 918 students in grades 9-12, Upperman High School ranks in the bottom 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 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 918 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upperman High School's student population of 918 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
918 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Upperman High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upperman High School is 0.22, 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
#1237 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
3%
21%
White
88%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bee
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upperman High School's ranking?
Upperman High School is ranked #1237 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Upperman High School often compared to?
Upperman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cookeville High School, Monterey High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upperman High School?
The graduation rate of Upperman High School is 87%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Upperman High School?
918 students attend Upperman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Upperman High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upperman High School?
Upperman High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Upperman High School offer ?
Upperman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Upperman High School part of?
Upperman High School is part of Putnam County School District.
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