For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,202 students in 38501, TN.
The top ranked public high school in 38501, TN is Cookeville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 38501 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38501, TN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38501 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cookeville High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38501, TN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cookeville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Cavalier Dr
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2287
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2287
Grades: 9-12
| 2,202 students
38501, 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 high schools in 38501, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 38501, TN include Cookeville High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38501?
1 public high schools are located in 38501.
What is the racial composition of students in 38501?
38501 public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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