Upperman High School is a public high school located in Baxter, Tennessee. It is part of the Putnam County, Tennessee School District. Upperman includes grades 9???2. Upperman was listed as one of the United States' best high schools by U.S. News & World Report in 2008.
Serving 899 students in grades 9-12, Upperman High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 899 students
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Upperman High School serves the western part of Baxter, TN, covering an area of approximately 146.1 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of 7.9 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 10.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upperman High School's student population of 899 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
899 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
46 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Upperman High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upperman High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1237 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
88%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bee
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upperman High School's ranking?
Upperman High School is ranked #1237 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Upperman High School often compared to?
Upperman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cookeville High School, Monterey High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upperman High School?
The graduation rate of Upperman High School is 87%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Upperman High School?
899 students attend Upperman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Upperman High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Upperman High School offer ?
Upperman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Upperman High School part of?
Upperman High School is part of Putnam County School District.
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