For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,202 students in 38501, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in 38501, TN is Cookeville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 38501 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38501, TN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38501 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cookeville High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38501, TN Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cookeville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Cavalier Dr
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2287
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2287
Gr: 9-12 | 2,202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
38501, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dry Valley Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3860 Phifer Mountain Rd
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-1847
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-1847
Gr: 1-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
242 East 10th St
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-9777
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-9777
Gr: 5-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 38501, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 38501, TN include Cookeville High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38501?
1 public high schools are located in 38501.
What is the racial composition of students in 38501?
38501 public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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