Top Rankings
Wilson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 20,308 students in Wilson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Wilson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
25 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
20,308 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
1,235 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Wilson County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 147 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.60
# American Indian Students
52 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
789 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,012 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
1,604 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
8%
21%
# White Students
15,065 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
74%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
754 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
295
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
1,277
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,352
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,367
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,415
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,410
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,438
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,413
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,392
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,406
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,942
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,943
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,912
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,746
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,687 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,759 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$217 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$198 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,687
$12,030
Spending / Student
$9,759
$11,527
Best Wilson County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5675 Central Pike
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 773-9640
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 773-9640
Grades: PK-5
| 823 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6211 Saundersville Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5619
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5619
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Juliet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2521 W. Division St
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5654
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5654
Grades: PK-5
| 685 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gladeville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8840 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Gladeville, TN 37071
(615) 444-5694
Gladeville, TN 37071
(615) 444-5694
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
W A Wright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5017 Market Place
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 754-6200
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 754-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #66.
Gladeville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8275 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 444-3282
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 444-3282
Grades: 6-8
| 1,008 students
Rank: #77.
Rutland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1995 South Rutland Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 754-1800
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 754-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 1,361 students
Rank: #88.
Stoner Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1035 North Mt. Juliet Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 754-6300
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 754-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 775 students
Rank: #99.
West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9315 Lebanon Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5846
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5846
Grades: K-5
| 878 students
Rank: #1010.
Elzie D Patton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1003 Woodridge Place
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 773-9630
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 773-9630
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1111.
Mt. Juliet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3565 N. Mt Juliet Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 754-6688
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 754-6688
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #1212.
Watertown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
741 West Main St
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3821
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3821
Grades: PK-8
| 577 students
Rank: #1313.
West Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
935 North Mt. Juliet Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5152
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5152
Grades: 6-8
| 1,250 students
Rank: #1414.
Mt. Juliet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1875 Golden Bear Gateway
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5606
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5606
Grades: 9-12
| 1,633 students
Rank: #1515.
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
351 Stumpy Ln
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 453-3400
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 453-3400
Grades: 4-12
| 129 students
Rank: #1616.
Wilson Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
419 Wildcat Way
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-4600
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,582 students
Rank: #1717.
Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5905 Trousdale Ferry Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-3956
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-3956
Grades: K-8
| 381 students
Rank: #1818.
Green Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 North Greenhill Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 444-3282
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 444-3282
Grades: 9-12
| 1,662 students
Rank: #1919.
Watertown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 W. Main St
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-4000
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #2020.
Lebanon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Blue Devil Blvd
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-9610
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-9610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,844 students
Rank: #2121.
Carroll Oakland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4664 Hunters Point Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-5208
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-5208
Grades: PK-8
| 744 students
Rank: #2222.
Southside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1224 Murfreesboro Rd
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-6330
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-6330
Grades: PK-8
| 691 students
Rank: #2323.
Watertown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9360 Sparta Pike
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3434
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3434
Grades: 9-12
| 680 students
Rank: #2424.
Barry Tatum Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 Stumpy Ln
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-3400
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-3400
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wilson Co Adult High School
Magnet School
207 Joe Branham Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 443-7199
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 443-7199
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilson County School District?
Wilson County School District manages 25 public schools serving 20,308 students.
What is the rank of Wilson County School District?
Wilson County School District is ranked #14 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County School District?
74% of Wilson County School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilson County School District?
Wilson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Wilson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,759 is less than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
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