Top 10 Best Wilson County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 23,573 students in Wilson County, TN (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,635 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Wilson County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%). Wilson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
The top ranked public schools in Wilson County, TN are Springdale Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and W A Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Wilson County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springdale Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5675 Central Pike
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 773-9640
Grades: PK-5
| 773 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6211 Saundersville Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5619
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
W A Wright Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5017 Market Place
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 754-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
West Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9315 Lebanon Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5846
Grades: PK-5
| 836 students
Rank: #55.
Mt. Juliet Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2521 W. Division St
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5654
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #66.
Rutland Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1995 South Rutland Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 754-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 1,137 students
Rank: #77.
Stoner Creek Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1035 North Mt. Juliet Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 754-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #88.
Gladeville Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8840 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Gladeville, TN 37071
(615) 444-5694
Grades: PK-5
| 790 students
Rank: #99.
Watertown Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
741 West Main St
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3821
Grades: PK-8
| 553 students
Rank: #1010.
Gladeville Middle School
Math: 56% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8275 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 444-3282
Grades: 6-8
| 961 students
Rank: #1111.
Elzie D Patton Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1003 Woodridge Place
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 773-9630
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1212.
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy
Math: 38% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
351 Stumpy Ln
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 453-3400
Grades: K-12
| 222 students
Rank: #1313.
West Wilson Middle School
Math: 46% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
935 North Mt. Juliet Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5152
Grades: 6-8
| 1,162 students
Rank: #1414.
Mt. Juliet Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3565 N. Mt Juliet Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 754-6688
Grades: 6-8
| 1,013 students
Rank: #1515.
Coles Ferry Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
511 Coles Ferry Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 443-1946
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #1616.
Mt. Juliet High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1875 Golden Bear Gateway
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-5606
Grades: 9-12
| 1,446 students
Rank: #1717.
Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5905 Trousdale Ferry Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-3956
Grades: K-8
| 368 students
Rank: #1818.
Wilson Central High School
Math: 14% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
419 Wildcat Way
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,545 students
Rank: #1919.
Castle Heights Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1007 Castle Heights Avenue No
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-2483
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #2020.
Carroll Oakland Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4664 Hunters Point Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-5208
Grades: PK-8
| 726 students
Rank: #2121.
Sam Houston Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
207 Oakdale Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-7494
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #2222.
Lebanon High School
Math: 10% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Blue Devil Blvd
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-9610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,769 students
Rank: #2323.
Walter J. Baird Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
131 W J B Pride Ln
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-2190
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #2424.
Southside Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1224 Murfreesboro Rd
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-6330
Grades: PK-8
| 728 students
Rank: #2525.
Byars Dowdy Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
904 Hickory Ridge Rd
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-6651
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #2626.
Watertown High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9360 Sparta Pike
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3434
Grades: 9-12
| 658 students
Rank: #2727.
Green Hill High School
Math: 3% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
220 North Greenhill Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 444-3282
Grades: 9-12
| 1,619 students
Rank: #2828.
Watertown Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
515 W. Main St
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #2929.
Winfree Bryant Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1213 Leeville Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 449-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barry Tatum Academy
Alternative School
205 Stumpy Ln
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-3400
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
1530 Hartmann Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-4768
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: n/an/a
207 Joe Branham Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 443-7199
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wilson County, TN

Wilson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
415 Harding Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-1104
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Wilson County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Wilson County, TN include Springdale Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and W A Wright Elementary School. Wilson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public schools are located in Wilson County, TN?
32 public schools are located in Wilson County, TN.
What percentage of students in Wilson County, TN go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Wilson County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County, TN?
Wilson County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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