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 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 7,653 students in Wilson County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public high schools in Tennessee.
Public High Schools in Wilson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Public High School in Wilson County School District have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Green Hill High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
25 Schools
507 Schools
# Students
20,548 Students
327,116 Students
# Teachers
1,247 Teachers
21,160 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
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
0.46
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
8%
20%
% White
72%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
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 High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Juliet High 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
| 1,675 students
Rank: #22.
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy
(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
| 113 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Central High 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
| 1,625 students
Rank: #44.
Green Hill High 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
| 1,656 students
Rank: #55.
Lebanon High 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
| 1,808 students
Rank: #66.
Watertown High 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
| 660 students
Rank: #77.
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
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Public Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.
