Best Cookeville Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,435 students in Cookeville, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Cookeville, TN are Cookeville High School, Putnam County Vital and White Plains Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cookeville, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Cookeville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public high schools.
Cookeville, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, 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 Public High Schools in Cookeville, TN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cookeville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Cavalier Dr
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2287
Gr: 9-12 | 2,202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Putnam County Vital
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E. Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
White Plains Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
288 E. Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
268 East Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-8685
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 76%
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Cookeville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3860 Phifer Mountain Rd
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
Gr: 5-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Cookeville, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Cookeville, TN include Cookeville High School, Putnam County Vital and White Plains Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Cookeville?
4 public high schools are located in Cookeville.
What is the racial composition of students in Cookeville?
Cookeville 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).
Which public high schools in Cookeville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cookeville include: White Plains Academy vs. Cookeville High School

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