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Wilson County

Tennessee · Public School District
25
Schools
20,308
Students
$11,283
Per-Pupil Spend
-21% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
96.2%
Graduation Rate
+9.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Wilson County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 20,308 students across 25 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,283 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (25)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Gladeville Middle School06–081,008
Mt. Juliet Middle School06–081,022
Watertown Middle School06–08338
West Wilson Middle School06–081,250
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Barry Tatum Academy06–1246
Green Hill High School09–121,662
Lebanon High School09–121,844
Mt. Juliet High School09–121,633
Watertown High School09–12680
Wilson Central High School09–121,582
Wilson Co Adult High School09–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy04–12129
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,283-21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
43%
State
43.2%
Local (property tax)
43.3%
Federal
13.5%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (43%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
25
Schools
20,308
Students
—
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.2%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.2% graduation rate — 9.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 25 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,283, spending is 21% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wilson County?
Wilson County has 25 public schools, serving a total of 20,308 students.
What is the graduation rate for Wilson County?
The graduation rate is 96.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Wilson County spend per student?
Wilson County spends $11,283 per pupil — 21% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Wilson County?
No, Wilson County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Wilson County serve?
Wilson County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Wilson County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Wilson County is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.