Prescott South Middle School

1859 S. Jefferson ST
Cookeville, TN 38506

www.prescottbulldogs.com

812 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Prescott South Middle School, located in Cookeville, Tennessee, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Putnam County School System. Known for its dedicated "Bulldog" spirit, the school focuses on fostering a comprehensive learning environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. Serving students in the middle grades, the school emphasizes preparing pupils for high school success by utilizing a diverse curriculum supported by a committed faculty and staff.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Prescott South Middle School places a strong value on community involvement and extracurricular engagement. The school offers a variety of programs, including athletics, clubs, and service opportunities, which are designed to encourage well-rounded development and school pride. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and prioritizing communication between educators and families, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive space where students can explore their interests and reach their full potential.

812

Total Students

53.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prescott South Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	676
Hispanic	79
Black	27
Asian	10
Two or More	20

White
676 (83.3 %)
Hispanic
79 (9.7 %)
Black
27 (3.3 %)
Two or More
20 (2.5 %)
Asian
10 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Putnam County
Phone:	(931)528-3647
Website:	http://www.prescottbulldogs.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	812
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 204

Grade 6 199

Grade 7 196

Grade 8 213