- Enrollment
- 2,241
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baxter, TN
Upperman High School
Federal NCES profile for Upperman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470348001903
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upperman High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Baxter · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 899
- students enrolled
Upperman High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upperman High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Baxter, TN.
School address
District: Putnam County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470348001903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Upperman High School held near 918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 470348001903 · Baxter, TN High · MID · TRAD
899 enr · 19.1:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cookeville High School (2,241 students)
Upperman High School held near 918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Upperman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cookeville Hig
Cookeville High School
2,241 students
- This school
Upperman High School
899 students
- Upperman Middl 851
Upperman Middle School
851 students
- Prescott South 813
Prescott South Middle School
813 students
- Avery Trace Mi 724
Avery Trace Middle School
724 students
- Algood Middle 718
Algood Middle School
718 students
What this shows Upperman High School reports 899 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upperman High School compares
Upperman High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 899 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
899
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,619
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Upperman High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Putnam County reports $10,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upperman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookeville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upperman Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prescott South Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avery Trace Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Algood Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upperman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~899 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Upperman High School
How many students attend Upperman High School?
Upperman High School has 899 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baxter, TN. CCD year-over-year: 903 (2022-23) → 918 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upperman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upperman High School is 19.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upperman High School?
The largest demographic group at Upperman High School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Baxter, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upperman High School?
Upperman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Upperman High School rank among public schools in Baxter?
By Resource Investment Index, Upperman High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Baxter, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Putnam County?
Besides Upperman High School, Putnam County also operates Cookeville High School (2,241 students), Upperman Middle School (851 students), and Prescott South Middle School (813 students). See the Putnam County district page for the complete list.