For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,722 students in Cookeville, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cookeville, TN are Dodson Branch Elementary School, Algood Middle School and Prescott South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cookeville, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Cookeville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cookeville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dodson Branch Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16221 Dodson Branch Hwy
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 268-0761
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 268-0761
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Algood Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 Dry Valley Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 537-6141
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 537-6141
Grades: 5-8
| 730 students
Rank: #33.
Prescott South Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
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
| 766 students
Rank: #44.
Avery Trace Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 Raider Dr
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2200
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 745 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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
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 middle schools in Cookeville, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cookeville, TN include Dodson Branch Elementary School, Algood Middle School and Prescott South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cookeville?
6 public middle schools are located in Cookeville.
What is the racial composition of students in Cookeville?
Cookeville public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cookeville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cookeville include: Prescott South Middle School vs. Avery Trace Middle School, Avery Trace Middle School vs. Prescott South Middle School, Algood Middle School vs. Prescott South Middle School
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