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 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 20,548 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 47% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
25 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
20,548 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
1,247 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wilson County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 147 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
8%
21%
% White
72%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,562 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,645 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$217 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$198 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,562
$11,979
Spending / Student
$9,645
$11,478
Best Wilson County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 71% | 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
| 802 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 65% | 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
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
Gladeville Middle School
(Math: 67% | 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
| 977 students
Rank: #44.
Mt. Juliet Elementary School
(Math: 64% | 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
| 687 students
Rank: #55.
Rutland Elementary School
(Math: 67% | 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
| 1,327 students
Rank: #66.
Stoner Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | 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
| 939 students
Rank: #77.
West Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9315 Lebanon Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5846
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5846
Grades: K-5
| 881 students
Rank: #88.
W A Wright Elementary 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
| 509 students
Rank: #99.
Gladeville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8840 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Gladeville, TN 37071
(615) 444-5694
Gladeville, TN 37071
(615) 444-5694
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #1010.
Elzie D Patton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | 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
| 486 students
Rank: #1111.
Mt. Juliet Middle School
(Math: 57% | 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
| 1,025 students
Rank: #1212.
Watertown Elementary School
(Math: 49% | 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
| 565 students
Rank: #1313.
West Wilson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
935 North Mt. Juliet Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5152
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5152
Grades: 6-8
| 1,303 students
Rank: #1414.
Mt. Juliet High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1875 Golden Bear Gateway
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5606
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5606
Grades: 9-12
| 1,675 students
Rank: #1515.
Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 49% | 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
| 368 students
Rank: #1616.
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: 30-34% | 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
| 113 students
Rank: #1717.
Wilson Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
419 Wildcat Way
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-4600
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,625 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Green Hill High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 North Greenhill Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 444-3282
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 444-3282
Grades: 9-12
| 1,656 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Watertown Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 W. Main St
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-4000
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
Rank: #2020.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 50% | 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
| 772 students
Rank: #2121.
Carroll Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | 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
| 747 students
Rank: #2222.
Lebanon High School
(Math: 29% | 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
| 1,808 students
Rank: #2323.
Watertown High School
(Math: 18% | 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
| 660 students
Rank: #2424.
Barry Tatum Academy
Alternative 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
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
207 Joe Branham Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 443-7199
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 443-7199
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilson County School District?
Wilson County School District manages 25 public schools serving 20,548 students.
What is the rank of Wilson County School District?
Wilson County School District is ranked #15 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County School District?
72% of Wilson County School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% 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 $9,645 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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