For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,074 students in 38506, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 64 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 38506, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 38506, TN are Algood Elementary School, Prescott South Elementary School and Algood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38506 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 38506, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 38506, TN Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Algood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Old Walton Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 303-0362
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 303-0362
Grades: PK-4
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Prescott South Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 W. Cemetery Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 526-2275
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 526-2275
Grades: PK-4
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
Algood Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 Dry Valley Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 537-6141
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 537-6141
Grades: 5-8
| 722 students
Rank: #44.
Prescott South Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1859 S. Jefferson St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-3647
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-3647
Grades: 5-8
| 813 students
Rank: #55.
Putnam County Vital
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E. Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Grades: K-12
| 384 students
Rank: #66.
White Plains Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
288 E. Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Grades: K-12
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
268 East Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-8685
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-8685
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38506, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38506, TN include Algood Elementary School, Prescott South Elementary School and Algood Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 38506, TN?
7 public schools are located in 38506, TN.
What percentage of students in 38506, TN go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 38506, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38506, TN?
38506, TN public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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