Total enrollment
11,776
+167 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
22 schools in Putnam County
Tennessee · 11,776 students · 4 cities
Putnam County, Tennessee runs 22 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 11,776 students across 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high.
4-year change in Putnam County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
22
+1 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Putnam County ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Tennessee | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 11,776 | #13 of 135 | #753 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 22 | #14 of 135 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 39.5% | #57 of 123 | #4,050 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
About Putnam County
Putnam County maintains 22 public schools across Tennessee, collectively hosting roughly 11,776 students.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Putnam County comprises 12 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools, and 2 combined or other.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 11,776 students, remained close to its prior level from the 11,609 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Putnam County opened 1 school, going from 21 to 22.
On allk12, the community for Putnam County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.