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Putnam County School District, Tennessee

Putnam County School District is a unified school district in Putnam County, Tennessee, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 82,558 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 401 sq mi (1,039 km²) of land.

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Putnam County School District in Tennessee
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
82,558
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Putnam County
Land area
401 sq mi (1,039 km²)
Median household income
$58,912 ± $2,790
Median home value
$282,500 ± $10,622
Water area
1.46 sq mi (3.78 km²)
State
Tennessee
Census code (GEOID)
4703480
Coordinates (central point)
36.140950, -85.496160
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Putnam County School District, largest first

  1. Cookeville (city)36,088 people
  2. Algood (city)4,036 people
  3. Monterey (town)2,768 people
  4. Baxter (town)1,361 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. White County School District15 mi south
  2. Jackson County School District18 mi northwest
  3. Overton County School District18 mi northeast
  4. DeKalb County School District22 mi southwest
  5. Smith County School District28 mi west
  6. Cumberland County School District31 mi southeast
  7. Fentress County School District35 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Putnam County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Putnam County School District before you rely on it.

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