Mt. Juliet High School is a public high school located in Wilson County, Tennessee. It is not within Mt. Juliet city limits, but it serves parts of southern and eastern Mt. Juliet. Ryan Hill, a 2005 MJHS graduate, became the principal July 1, 2023.
Serving 1,712 students in grades 9-12, Mt. Juliet High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,712 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt. Juliet High School serves the northwest part of the Mount Juliet, TN school district, covering an area of approximately 37.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located around 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Juliet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mt. Juliet High School's student population of 1,712 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,712 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
90 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1854
School Calendar
School Motto
Bear Pride
School Rankings
Mt. Juliet High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Juliet High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#432 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Juliet High School's ranking?
Mt. Juliet High School is ranked #432 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Mt. Juliet High School often compared to?
Mt. Juliet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Central High School, Lebanon High School, Green Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Juliet High School?
The graduation rate of Mt. Juliet High School is 90%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Mt. Juliet High School?
1,712 students attend Mt. Juliet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mt. Juliet High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Mt. Juliet High School offer ?
Mt. Juliet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mt. Juliet High School part of?
Mt. Juliet High School is part of Wilson County School District.
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