| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County School District | Cookeville | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 12,032 | 22 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Smith County School District | Buffalo Valley | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 3,061 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Putnam County compares
Together they enroll 15,093 students across 31 schools. The largest is Putnam County School District with 12,032 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Tennessee average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Putnam County, Tennessee
Putnam County has 2 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Putnam County is Putnam County School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (TCAP 2025–26), ranked against all districts in Tennessee. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Putnam County, TN?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Putnam County, TN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Putnam County, TN?
Of the districts serving Putnam County, Putnam County School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 78th percentile among Tennessee school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Tennessee reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Tennessee and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Tennessee only, never across state lines.