For the 2025 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 23% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), 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 89%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cookeville High School, with 90% 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cookeville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Cavalier Dr
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2287
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2287
Grades: 9-12
| 2,202 students
Rank: #22.
Putnam County Vital
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E. Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Grades: PK-12
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
White Plains Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
288 E. Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
268 East Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-8685
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-8685
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Cookeville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dry Valley Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3860 Phifer Mountain Rd
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-1847
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-1847
Grades: 1-12
| 88 students
242 East 10th St
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-9777
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-9777
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
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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