Serving 2,241 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%).
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 (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,241 students
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Cookeville High School serves the northeast part of Cookeville, TN, covering an area of approximately 82.9 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 8 miles away.
- 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 2,241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,241 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
136 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
Year Founded
1996
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 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
72%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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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 higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Cookeville High School?
2,241 students attend Cookeville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cookeville High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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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