For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 7,592 students in Wilson County, TN. The top ranked public middle schools in Wilson County, TN are Gladeville Middle School, Mt. Juliet Middle School and Watertown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wilson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,303 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: K-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 4-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Walter J. Baird Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 W J B Pride Ln
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-2190
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-2190
Gr: 6-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Winfree Bryant Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1213 Leeville Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 449-6060
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 449-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Wilson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Wilson County Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
415 Harding Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-1104
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-1104
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wilson County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wilson County, TN include Gladeville Middle School, Mt. Juliet Middle School and Watertown Elementary School. Wilson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public middle schools are located in Wilson County?
12 public middle schools are located in Wilson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County?
Wilson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Wilson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wilson County include: Mt. Juliet Middle School vs. West Wilson Middle School, West Wilson Middle School vs. Mt. Juliet Middle School, Walter J. Baird Middle School vs. Winfree Bryant Middle School
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