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Putnam County

Tennessee · Public School District
22
Schools
12,032
Students
$10,860
Per-Pupil Spend
-24% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
91.6%
Graduation Rate
+5.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Putnam County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 12,032 students across 22 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,860 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (22)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Algood ElementaryPK–04521
Baxter PrimaryPK–01328
Burks ElementaryPK–06522
Cane Creek ElementaryPK–04437
Capshaw ElementaryPK–04521
Cornerstone Elementary02–04358
Jere Whitson ElementaryPK–04327
Northeast ElementaryPK–04435
Park View ElementaryPK–04439
Prescott South ElementaryPK–04558
Sycamore ElementaryPK–04298
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Algood Middle School05–08757
Avery Trace Middle School05–08720
Prescott South Middle School05–08812
Upperman Middle School05–08853
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cookeville High School09–122,199
Monterey High School07–12572
Putnam Co Adult High School09–1243
Upperman High School09–12903
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Putnam County VITALKG–12301
T T U Child Development LabPK–PK20
White Plains AcademyKG–12108
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,860-24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
31%
State
45.8%
Local (property tax)
31.5%
Federal
22.7%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (31%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
12,032
Students
—
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.6%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.6% graduation rate — 5.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,860, spending is 24% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Putnam County?
Putnam County has 22 public schools, serving a total of 12,032 students.
What is the graduation rate for Putnam County?
The graduation rate is 91.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Putnam County spend per student?
Putnam County spends $10,860 per pupil — 24% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Putnam County?
No, Putnam County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Putnam County serve?
Putnam County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Putnam County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Putnam County is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.