Best 38506 Tennessee Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 233 students in 38506, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in 38506, TN are Putnam County Vital and White Plains Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38506 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38506, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38506 have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Putnam County Vital, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best 38506, TN Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Putnam County Vital
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E. Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
White Plains Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
288 E. Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
268 East Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-8685
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 38506, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 38506, TN include Putnam County Vital and White Plains Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 38506?
3 public high schools are located in 38506.
What is the racial composition of students in 38506?
38506 public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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