For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,700 students in 38506, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38506, TN are Algood Middle School, Prescott South Middle School and Putnam County Vital. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38506 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38506, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 38506, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Algood Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 Dry Valley Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 537-6141
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 537-6141
Gr: 5-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Prescott South Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1859 S. Jefferson St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-3647
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-3647
Gr: 5-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Putnam County Vital
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E. Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
White Plains Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
288 E. Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38506, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38506, TN include Algood Middle School, Prescott South Middle School and Putnam County Vital.
How many public middle schools are located in 38506?
4 public middle schools are located in 38506.
What is the racial composition of students in 38506?
38506 public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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