Putnam County Vital

1400 E. Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Putnam County Vital 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Putnam County Vital's student population of 384 students has grown by 624% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 550% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

Putnam County Vital ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putnam County Vital is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#1044 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Putnam County Vital and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Putnam County Vital and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
3%
21%
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White
88%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Putnam County Vital and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
88%
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Putnam County Vital's ranking?
Putnam County Vital is ranked #1044 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Putnam County Vital?
The graduation rate of Putnam County Vital is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Putnam County Vital?
384 students attend Putnam County Vital.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Putnam County Vital students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam County Vital?
Putnam County Vital has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Putnam County Vital offer ?
Putnam County Vital offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam County Vital part of?
Putnam County Vital is part of Putnam County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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