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7.0 avg / 10

Wilson County School District

School District · Lebanon, Tennessee

Students: 20,548
Teachers (FTE): 1,244

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

25

13 elem, 4 mid, 7 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,322

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.5:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Wilson County?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wilson County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Springdale Elementary School

8.5/10

Mt. Juliet · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Rutland Elementary

8.4/10

Mt. Juliet · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

West Elementary

8.3/10

Mt. Juliet · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#49 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$9,322

$2,089 vs Tennessee median

District size

20,548 students

Much larger than Tennessee median

The short answer

Wilson County ranks #49 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Wilson County's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 24 schools. Its top-rated schools are Springdale Elementary School (8.5/10), Rutland Elementary (8.4/10), and West Elementary (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Wilson County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (24 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Springdale Elementary School 8.5 / 10
2 Rutland Elementary 8.4 / 10
3 West Elementary 8.3 / 10
4 Gladeville Middle School 8.1 / 10
5 Gladeville Elementary 8.1 / 10
6 Watertown Middle School 8.0 / 10
7 Stoner Creek Elementary 7.9 / 10
8 Watertown Elementary 7.9 / 10
9 Mt. Juliet Elementary 7.7 / 10
10 Green Hill High School 7.5 / 10

See all 25 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Wilson County

Wilson County School District enrolls 20,548 students across 25 schools in Tennessee. Twenty-four of those schools carry ranked scores, and the district posts a collective average of 6.5 out of 10. That number gives parents a concrete baseline when comparing Wilson County against other Tennessee districts — and a clear signal that individual school placement matters in a district with this much internal range.

The standout is Tuckers Crossroads Elementary, which scores 8.8 out of 10, the highest mark in the district. Two more elementaries — Gladeville and Springdale — both earn 7.7, sitting well above the district average. Three of the five top-ranked schools in Wilson County serve the elementary grades, making the K–5 tier the district's most consistent strength. Families with young children have genuine options without having to chase a single campus.

The middle and high school picture holds up. Watertown Middle School scores 8.3, the second-highest mark in the entire district. Green Hill High School comes in at 7.8, leading the secondary level. Together they offer a connected path — students who start at a strong elementary have above-average options to carry that momentum through graduation. Neither school touches the district's 8.8 ceiling, but both clear the 6.5 average by a meaningful margin.

With just over 20,000 students spread across 25 campuses, Wilson County operates at a scale that supports program variety without the diffusion that can weaken larger metro districts. The gap between the district's highest-rated school and its overall average means placement still matters — parents should pull individual school scores for their attendance zone rather than relying on the district number alone. For families relocating to Wilson County, the elementary options are the most compelling entry point, and the progression through Watertown and Green Hill keeps the academic track competitive through graduation.

District Map

Schools in Wilson County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 49.6%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 52.0%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Wilson County with test data.

District Details

City
Lebanon
Total Enrollment
20,548
Teachers (FTE)
1,244
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wilson County?

Wilson County has 25 schools in total — 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Wilson County?

The average composite rating for Wilson County is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Wilson County?

Wilson County spends $9,322 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Wilson County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Wilson County is 16.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Wilson County?

Springdale Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wilson County with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Wilson County?

Across schools in Wilson County with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Wilson County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Wilson County has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 25 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.0/10
Math Proficiency
49.6%
ELA Proficiency
52.0%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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