School Overview
Cookeville High School, located at 1 Cavalier Drive in Cookeville, Tennessee, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Putnam County School System. As the largest high school in the county, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes advanced placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and a robust selection of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The school is known for its strong community presence and its focus on preparing students for diverse post-secondary paths, whether they are headed to four-year universities, technical colleges, or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Cookeville High School is highly regarded for its active extracurricular culture, operating under the mascot of the "Cavaliers." The school supports a wide array of athletic teams, competitive arts programs, and student-led organizations that foster school spirit and student development. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academic expectations and a vibrant social environment, Cookeville High serves as a central hub for student life in the Upper Cumberland region, consistently striving to uphold its tradition of excellence in both academics and athletics.
2,199
Total Students
123.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cookeville High School
Demographic Student Count
White1,606
Hispanic428
Black82
Asian48
Two or More30
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,606 (73.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    428 (19.5 %)
  • Black
    82 (3.7 %)
  • Asian
    48 (2.2 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Putnam County
Phone: (931)520-2287
Website: http://www.cookevillecavaliers.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 123.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 22
Grade 9 582
Grade 10 568
Grade 11 554
Grade 12 473

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cookeville High School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten22
Grade 9582
Grade 10568
Grade 11554
Grade 12473
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cookeville High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,08949.5%
Male1,11050.5%